Camilla de la Bedoyere
From Colossal Squids to Snowflakes, a Life-Sized Look at Nature
Price: £12.99
Imprint: Buster Books
Publication date: 19/10/2023
ISBN: 9781780558240
Age: 9-11 years
Subject: Non-Fiction
Category: Buster Reference
Binding: Hardback
Size: 280 x 216 mm
Extent: 96 pages
Illustration: Full colour
Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)
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Enquire nowThis book is great for visual learners. We love the special full-page, life-size illustrations which show in detail a male gorilla’s hands, a T-Rex’s jaws, and the foot of an adult elephant!
BookTrust
This book is fascinating in the extreme and we have all learnt so much in the most engaging of ways. Each two page spread is vibrantly colourful and filled with the most exquisite illustrations of the wonders of the natural world, whether they be large or small. A brilliant book… this would make a superb present for any animal enthusiast
Mini Travellers
True-to-life-sized illustrations give the reader an idea of just how big or small these interesting animals, plants, insects, seeds and sea creatures really are. A wonder to explore.
Irish Examiner
Fascinating and beautifully presented… it will keep the reader hooked and wanting to learn more about our wonderful world. This is a book to treasure, dip into and enjoy.
The School Librarian
A majority of the stunning illustrations throughout are at life-size, so children can compare themselves to various things in the natural world
Features a mixture of both animal and non-animal subjects, such as flowers, sand, crystals and fungi, whereas competitor titles only focus on one or the other
Full of detailed facts that relate specifically to the size of things in the natural world, as well as ones that provide a more general overview of subjects. A glossary of key terms is included in the back, as well as a chart converting metric measurements to imperial measurements
Perfect for children at the upper end of Key Stage 2 (ages 9–11)
Written by Camilla de la Bedoyere, an animal expert and fellow of the Zoological Society in London
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.
Vasilisa Romanenko is an illustrator, designer and fine artist. Her artwork depicts the mystery, beauty and fragility of nature through the use of animals, botanical elements and intricate patterns. Vasilisa works in many mediums, including acrylic on canvas, watercolour and ink, as well as digitally. She can be found on Instagram @vasilisa.romanenko (over 45K followers) or at www.vasilisaart.com. Size Wise is her first book.
