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What's your favourite animal fact? Have you ever wondered who discovered it in the first place? Chances are, it was a zoologist!
Join the scientists uncovering the secrets of the animal kingdom in this funny, fact-packed introduction to zoology. The Who, What, Why of Zoology is an exciting first book on this fascinating field of science. From the deepest oceans to Himalayan valleys, zoologists explore far and wide to better understand the worlds of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and nearly anything else that can walk, fly or swim!
Not only is this book filled with up-to-the-minute facts about your favourite animals, but it also goes behind the scenes and out in the field to show how real zoologists find out more about the creatures we know, and even discover new ones.
Each chapter dives into a different real-world environment to observe the animals that live there, then fills the scene with zoologists to explore how this exciting science actually works. Then, turn the page to learn about the modern mysteries to which scientists are still searching for answers. Every page is bursting with facts you've never heard before, as well as plenty of funny detail to keep you searching for hours.
With chapters including:
Tropical Reefs
Arctic Tundra
Deserts
Rainforests
Deep Oceans
... and many more!
The Who, What, Why of Zoology is the perfect introduction to an important STEM topic for readers aged 6-9, combining expertise from zoologist author Jules Howard with vibrant and humour-filled illustrations from Lucy Letherland. Bring science to life with this one-of-a-kind animal book!
Contents
What is zoology?
Zoology, then and now
Temperate forests
Ecosystem explorers
Forests forever
Tropical rainforests
Rainforest rangers
Mysterious millions
Deserts
Seekers in the sand
Demystifying the deserts
Grasslands
Grassland go-getters
Secrets of the SAVANNA
Tundra
Icy investigators
Wonders of the wilderness
Tropical reefs
Coral crusaders
Under-sea mysteries
Deep seas
Discoveries from the deep
Answers in the abyss
In the lab
Laboratory lessons
Transforming technologies
Museums
What a collection!
Cathedrals to nature
Zoos and aquariums
Guardians of the going, going, going
Returning the rare
Zoology for all
Here's to the future
Glossary
