The History of the World in 100 Animals - Illustrated Edition (Hardback)

Simon Barnes (author), Frann Preston-Gannon (illustrator)

£20.00

Hardback 112 Pages
Published: 02/12/2021

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A perfect present for young animal lovers, this gorgeous gift edition of Barnes’ The History of the World in 100 Animals adapted for younger readers comes complete with gorgeous imagery by the award-winning illustrator of the former Waterstones Children’s Gift of the Year I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree.

An exquisite edition of The History of the World in 100 Animals by author and journalist Simon Barnes, adapted and abridged for younger readers, with superb illustrations by award-winning artist, Frann Preston-Gannon, illustrator of I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree.

This outstanding gift book proposes the 100 animals who have had the greatest impact on humans and the way we view the world around us. From the bees who pollinate our food to the chimpanzees who share over 98% of our DNA, this book explores the unique and thought-provoking relationship between humans and animals throughout history. This fact-filled guide is sure to inspire and delight animal lovers young and old, and will make the perfect gift this Christmas.

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
ISBN: 9781471194719
Number of pages: 112
Dimensions: 312 x 253 mm

Simon Barnes

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Frann Preston-Gannon

A British author and illustrator, Frann Preston-Gannon’s first solo work, The Journey Home, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2013. Her other work as an illustrator includes Sloth Slept On, Dave’s Rock, Dinosaur Farm and 2018’s I Am the Seed That Grew the Tree: A Nature Poem For Every Day Of The Year.

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