Deadly!

by Nicola Davies

Published 1 November 2012
“Jam-packed with fascinating information with plenty of the ick factor to keep kids (and adults) turning the pages.” — San Francisco Book Review

Sometimes nature can be nasty: snakes that spit poison, insects with exploding bottoms, and tigers that have you for dinner. Throughout the animal kingdom, creatures are...Read more

Just the Right Size

by Nicola Davies

Published 1 June 2009

Exciting new edition of one of the six books in zoologist Nicola Davies' fascinating Animal Science series - the best biology series ever!

An exciting new edition of one of the six books in zoologist Nicola Davies' fascinating Animal Science series - the best biology series ever! Why are some...

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Talk, Talk, Squawk!

by Nicola Davies

Published 3 November 2011
Find out what animals say to each other when they think humans aren't listening!

From amorous stink bugs to territorial dogs, from wise old elephants to monkeys with a grudge, Talk, Talk, Squawk! has everything you need to know about animals and how and why they communicate. Covering...Read more

Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, rabbits eat it … and most grown-ups prefer not to mention it at all! However you look at it, poo is probably the most useful stuff on Earth. It comes in all shapes and sizes, and every animal has...Read more

Extreme Animals

by Nicola Davies

Published 22 August 2006
There is life everywhere on Earth. From polar wastes to bubbling volcanoes - animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human quicker than you can say 'coffin'. Discover how they do it - and find out who's the toughest animal of all.

A lively and informative guide to the world's toughest critters from the creators of the bestselling Poo.

Everywhere on Earth there is life! From polar wastes to bubbling volcanoes, animals have adapted to survive in conditions that would kill a human quicker than you can say "coffin"! Discover...Read more

Talk, Talk, Squawk!

by Nicola Davies

Published 25 August 2015
“This creative team adds to its cheeky series with this volume devoted to animal communication. . . . Entertaining and worthwhile.” School Library Journal

How does a stinkbug flirt, a bee give orders, or a panda say “back off"? Animals find all sorts of ways to keep in touch...Read more

What's Eating You?

by Nicola Davies

Published 3 September 2007
"The subject is inherently fascinating to kids, who will find a good deal of information. . . .The artwork adds a welcome comic veneer." — Booklist

Mites and lice, fleas, ticks, and tapeworms — most living creatures that have a habitat also are a habitat, including you (are you...Read more

Poop

by Nicola Davies

Published 3 August 2004
"Playful, but filled with information, this book takes poop out of the sewers and into the scientific community where it belongs." —The Horn Book

Hippos navigate by it, sloths keep in touch through it, dung beetles eat it . . . and most grown-ups would rather not mention...Read more

Exciting new edition of Extreme Animals, from zoologist Nicola Davies' fascinating Animal Science seriesthe best biology series ever!

An exciting new edition of Extreme Animals, one of the six books in zoologist Nicola Davies' fascinating Animal Science series. Everywhere on Earth there is life. From polar wastes to...

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