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The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Ugly Animals
Marvel as you enter the fascinating hidden world of ugly animals in this illustrated encyclopaedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and beauty-challenged species. It's time for ugly animals to shine!
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Dangerous Animals
Dangerous animals get a bad rap, but this beautifully illustrated encyclopaedia helps us appreciate the incredible features of some of our more hair-raising animal species.
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Peculiar Pairs in Nature
Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom and discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Extinct Animals
Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom and discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.
The Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Fast and Slow Animals
Come along for another fresh take on the animal kingdom and discover 60 of the most peculiar pairs in nature and learn how plant and animal species rely on each other for their survival.
How We Came to Be: Surprising Sea Creatures
Come with us on a deep dive through the ocean zones. Meet some of the most unusual creatures from the sea and hear their stories about how they have changed over millions of years to survive in the inky ocean depths.
How We Came to Be: Creatures of Camouflage and Mimicry
Discover the secrets behind some of the natural world's most unusual creatures of camouflage and mimicry. You'll be amazed by how these clever creatures use disguise and imitation to find food, send out warning signals and, most of all, avoid predators!
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