Animal Superheroes

Camilla de la Bedoyere, David Dean

Animal Superheroes

Amazing True-Life Tales

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Imprint: Buster Books

Publication date: 10/10/2024

ISBN: 9781837250172

Age: 9-11 years

Subject: Non-Fiction

Category: Buster Reference

Binding: Paperback

Size: 246 x 189 mm

Extent: 128 pages

Illustration: Full colour

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

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Summary:

Discover real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most heroic or astounding feats, and tons of amazing animal facts – from dogs, cats and rabbits to birds, whales and insects.

A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as animal senses, intelligence, communication and the importance of animal conservation.

Included are the heart-warming stories of Mari the Japanese Shiba Inu who saved her puppies and human owner from the destruction of an earthquake, Digit the gorilla whose brave actions highlighted the importance of gorilla conversation worldwide, Lin Wang the war elephant who became a national hero and so many more.

A real highlight of this gorgeous book is the stunning artwork of David Dean, whose paintings bring drama and atmosphere to every scene, and a foreword by television presenter and veterinarian Jess French.

This is a paperback edition of The Book of Animal Superheroes, first published in 2019. This edition includes a new animal quiz at the back.

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A fascinating combination of facts and information on topics such as incredible animal senses, animal intelligence, animal communication, combine with 19 real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most astounding feats
It includes accounts from across the world and documents how humans and animals have co-evolved across the eons
Stunning artwork by David Dean brings the information to life
Foreword by Jess French. Jess is a vet, conservationist and star presenter of Minibeast Adventures. She is the recipient of the Jane Goodall Global Youth Leadership award for her work teaching children about environmental issues, and is an avid traveller, bug-spotter and animal lover
The original edition, first published in 2019, was translated in 10 languages. This edition includes a new animal quiz at the back

About the Author:

Camilla de la Bedoyere

Camilla de la Bedoyere is a London-based author of multiple non-fiction titles. Her academic background is in the sciences, and Camilla was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London in recognition of her work in zoology. Most of Camilla’s books focus on her interest in the natural world and conservation, and she endeavours to see wildlife in action whenever possible. Camilla has also worked as a journalist and editor, and edited a children’s page in a British newspaper for five years.

About the Author:

David Dean

David Dean graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University in 1999 with a BA in Illustration. He has illustrated multiple award-winning books and is known for his lively and colourful work, with a strong focus on mood and drama. He has won acclaim for his beautiful covers for the reissued Michael Morpurgo books, which have been exhibited in the V&A Museum of Childhood in London.