Description: This nonfiction picture book for middle-grade readers takes a close look at animals and plants around the world that are in the air, hidden below ground or lived long ago. Illustrated with linocut prints.
Brief description:
Michael Bright has worked as an executive producer with the BBC's world-renowned Natural History Unit, based in Bristol, and with its Science Unit in London. He is author of over a hundred books on wildlife, science, travel and conservation, including many for children. His bestseller Africa: Eye to Eye with the Unknown was written to accompany the popular television series presented by Sir David Attenborough. He is the recipient of many international radio and television awards, including the prestigious Prix Italia. He is a graduate of the University of London and a corporate biologist and member of the Royal Society of Biology.
Review Quotes:
"Introducing many unusual creatures, this book is an inviting choice for kids who enjoy BBC's esteemed documentaries on wildlife."
-- "Booklist"