Think all sharks are man-eating terrors? Think again! There's so much more to these fascinating and frequently misunderstood animals. This book takes you through the hungry history of these incredible creatures.

Sharks range in size from whale sharks longer than buses, to Panama catsharks and dwarf lantern sharks that could sit across the palm of your hand. Find out about baby sharks, prehistoric sharks, the largest known shark - the Megaladon, bull sharks, reef sharks and angel sharks, amongst others. Look inside at the parts of a shark, such as their very light skeleton, their razor-sharp teeth and their extra special electric sense that humans don't have. Learn about their clever hunting and feeding techniques.

How do we know so much about sharks? Discover how scientists are using many different technologies to find, follow and examine sharks to learn more about them. More than one-third of all shark and ray species are in danger of extinction. Learn what people are doing to help these formidable creatures.

The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the sharks vividly to life. The consultant, Leonardo Guida, (PhD) is a shark scientist and shark conservation lead at the Australian Marine Conservation Society.


The Furry History of Cats

by Clive Gifford

Published 10 July 2025

Roarsome and awesome cats are amongst the most intriguing and much-loved mammals on the planet. With over 40 different species, this book looks at them all, from the smallest, cutest cats to the most powerful cats such as lions, tigers and jaguars.

Discover how their fur is important in many different ways. See inside cats to reveal the features that give them their agile movement and hunting prowess. Learn about their paw-fect super senses. Travel back in time to discover the prehistoric sabre-toothed cats. Then discover what you can do to help look after cats at home and in the wild.

The colourful and detailed illustrations from Andressa Meissner bring the cats vividly to life. The consultant is the curator of the Big Cat Sanctuary, a UK-based charity established to conserve wild cats globally