The Clue is in the Poo
And Other Things Too
Published on 20. September 2018
64 pages
978-1-78603-859-3 (ISBN)
Description
Wild creatures leave a trail of clues wherever they go. Be a fearless nature detective and discover the curious clues of the wild.
A fascinating and funny guide to animals and their poo, and all the other tracks and traces they leave behind. You will be amazed (and perhaps a little revolted!) by the things that can be learned about wildlife from their deposits. Become a detective, find clues and learn all about animals from what they leave behind. From faeces to footprints, skins to shells and eggs, discover all there is to know about wild animals - even those that are particularly dangerous to track like tigers and wolves! Whether you're an armchair enthusiast or a forest forager, one thing's for sure: this fully illustrated compendium of poops, pellets and prints is not to be sniffed at!
A fascinating and funny guide to animals and their poo, and all the other tracks and traces they leave behind. You will be amazed (and perhaps a little revolted!) by the things that can be learned about wildlife from their deposits. Become a detective, find clues and learn all about animals from what they leave behind. From faeces to footprints, skins to shells and eggs, discover all there is to know about wild animals - even those that are particularly dangerous to track like tigers and wolves! Whether you're an armchair enthusiast or a forest forager, one thing's for sure: this fully illustrated compendium of poops, pellets and prints is not to be sniffed at!
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 5 to 11 years
File size
55,17 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-78603-859-3 (9781786038593)
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Persons
Andy Seed is an author and poet, living in North Yorkshire. He writes memoirs, funny poems and humorous non-fiction books as well as all sorts of things for teachers. Andy's most popular book for adults is All Teachers Great and Small and his most popular book for children is a non-fiction book, The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff, which won the 2015 Blue Peter Best Book with Facts Award.Claire Almon lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Claire specializes in creating fun, dynamic characters full of life and wit. Although she can work in several styles, her voice always comes through with strong narrative. Claire holds a BFA in illustration and an MFA in animation.
Content
- Intro
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Nature detectives
- Poo is good
- Big poos
- Little poos
- Bird doings
- Do bears poo in the woods?
- Dinosaur doo-doo
- Facts about faeces
- Who dung it?
- Dangerous things to track: lions
- Footprint fun
- Know your feet
- Mammal tracks
- Bird tracks and other trails
- Whose footprints are these?
- Dangerous things to track: snakes
- What lives where
- Beasts with burrows
- Nest knowledge
- Minibeast accommodation
- Whose home is this?
- Dangerous things to track: polar bears
- Signs of munching
- Animal lunch
- Dangerous things to track: Komodo dragons
- Grisly remains
- Skull-duggery
- Dangerous things to track: wolves
- Pellet power
- Your pellet ID guide
- How do you like your eggs?
- Keep your hair on
- Feathery finds
- Whodunnit?
- Dangerous things to track: tigers
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- H
- I
- K
- L
- M
- N
- P
- R
- S
- T
- W
