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24 Hours in the Stone Age

by Lan Cook

Published 4 March 2021

Join a young cave-dweller for a day, as she goes hunting, makes her own stone tools and creates amazing cave art. Learn all about the dangers of life in the Stone Age, what makes a good shelter and what edible plants can be gathered in the wild.

24 Hours in the Jungle

by Lan Cook

Published 3 March 2022

Join a brother and sister in Borneo as they help their mother and other scientists with their work in the jungle, and encounter orangutans, a very stinky flower and a clouded leopard. Find out what makes the jungle and the wildlife that lives there so special, and learn about the work being done to protect it.

24 Hours in a Zoo

by Lan Cook

Published 8 June 2023

Tai is mad about animals and dreams of becoming a zookeeper when he grows up. Today is his chance to access all areas and explore what goes on behind the scenes at a zoo for the day. In this story you'll discover what it's like to handle a giant snake, how the zoo prepares for the arrival of a new animal and what happens when an animal goes missing. See some cutting-edge science in action, and find out how zoos work to protect endangered species, and what they do with all that dung.
Written in collaboration with experts at Chester Zoo.

24 Hours under the Ocean

by Lan Cook

Published 4 July 2024

Join two scientists as they climb inside a hi-tech submersible and descend into the darkest depths of the Pacific Ocean.

Meet strange-looking creatures thousands of miles below the surface and explore alien landscapes. Discover how experiments are performed at the bottom of the ocean, what happens after a whale dies, and what makes extremophiles so extreme.

- Told in lively comic book style
- Written with expert advice from marine biologist Dr. Diva Amon
- Perfect for school projects
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