What If... Pigs Could Fly?
And Other Amazing Animal Questions
Will be published approx. on 30. June 2026
Book
Hardback
72 pages
979-8-217-13850-0 (ISBN)
Description
What if snakes were fluffy? Or skunks sprayed perfume? Or there were as many lions as ants? Find out the answers to these questions and many more with science author Emma Young!
Prepare to learn all about animals, from sharks to spiders and bats to bears. But this isn't just another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about the animal kingdom in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations, which makes this animal book unlike any you've read before.
Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.
Prepare to learn all about animals, from sharks to spiders and bats to bears. But this isn't just another dry textbook. You'll be drawn into each topic with one of 33 amusing questions that are guaranteed to make you think about the animal kingdom in a whole new way. Author Emma Young explains the answers with humor and plenty of science facts that you'll be racing to share with your friends and family. The pages are filled with attention-grabbing photography and quirky illustrations, which makes this animal book unlike any you've read before.
Even reluctant readers will find this book irresistible to dip into to find out the answers to the wacky, bizarre, and surprising questions, making this a perfect gift for any child.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 222 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
567 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-217-13850-0 (9798217138500)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
06/2026
DK Children
€5.99
Available for download
Person
Emma Young is a science journalist and author, who has written for the Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald, and New Scientist. She has also written popular science books for both adults and children, including an adaptation of Bill Bryson's The Body for children - A Really Short Journey Through the Body.
Super Freak, aka Dan Whitehouse, is a Birmingham based illustrator who draws you into his world of cartoon characters and positive vibes with humour and a primary colour palette to dazzle your senses. He takes inspiration from Pop Art and Mid Century comics, combining a crew of cheeky characters and graffiti-inspired compositions with bright bold colours to create work full of energy and optimism.
Super Freak, aka Dan Whitehouse, is a Birmingham based illustrator who draws you into his world of cartoon characters and positive vibes with humour and a primary colour palette to dazzle your senses. He takes inspiration from Pop Art and Mid Century comics, combining a crew of cheeky characters and graffiti-inspired compositions with bright bold colours to create work full of energy and optimism.