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If the World Were 100 Animals

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If the World Were 100 Animals by Miranda Smith is an engaging children's book that explores the animal kingdom by imagining the world's diverse species are condensed into a sample of 100 to make complex concepts easy to comprehend. It introduces young readers to a wide range of animals, explaining their habitats, behaviors, and roles in the ecosystem. This imaginative and educational book aims to foster a love for animals and an understanding of biodiversity in young minds.
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This children's book might fascinate you if you enjoy exploring the animal kingdom in a creative and engaging way. It simplifies complex ideas, using imaginative illustrations to depict how the world of animals would look if it were shrunk down to just 100. Perfect for young readers curious about diversity, numbers, and the natural world.

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A thought-provoking book for children aged 5+ years that explores biodiversity and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough's documentary Extinction: The Facts.

Imagine the planet's animal population as 100 creatures: find out what they are, and where and how they live in this insightful and inspiring illustrated book

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A thought-provoking book for children aged 5+ years that explores biodiversity and opens up key discussions about the environment and the topical issues highlighted in David Attenborough's documentary Extinction: The Facts.

There are estimated to be around 20 quintillion animals living on Earth, but it's tricky to picture so many animals! So instead, let's imagine just 100 animals at a time...

What does it look like? How are animals divided up? How many species are still to be discovered? Where in the world can wild mammals be found? And how 'wild' are they really? What are the most popular pets? How many species are extinct and how many are in danger?

If there had only ever been 100 animals, then 10 are living and 90 are extinct!

If the World Were 100 Animals opens up discussions and includes tips on how to protect the world we share – supporting children in becoming global citizens and promoting empathy, kindness, and self-awareness.

If we focus on just 100 animals, it's easier to see the things they have in common, and the things that make them different. So come and meet the animals in our wildlife park, and think about the big questions that affect them, and us!

Collect the other books in the series:

If the World Were 100 People – WINNER of The Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize 2022 and WINNER of The ALCS Educational Writers’ Award 2023

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If the World Were 100 Animals by Miranda Smith is praised as an engaging and insightful book perfect for young nature enthusiasts and aspiring statisticians. The lively illustrations are noted to complement the fascinating facts presented, making the reading experience both educational and visually appealing.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405299350

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 February 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Shed

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Aaron Cushley
  • Illustrated by Aaron Cushley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 3.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Miranda Smith has written and edited information books and articles for children and adults on a variety of subjects. Like the children she writes for, she likes to explore and find out about new things. Recently, she has visited Peru's Macchu Picchu and jumped out of an aeroplane, and is currently deciding how to relate these to her writing and what to do next! Aaron Cushley is an illustrator from Belfast in Northern Ireland. He loves drawing and creating work that fuels his curiosity and adventurous side. Most of his work has been influenced by experiences and the world around him. When he's not out walking his dog he's scribbling down sketches of thoughts and images that come to mind.

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