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An Anthology of Micro Life

Discover the Stories of the Miniature World

Jess French author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Dorling Kindersley Ltd

Publishing:3rd Sep '26

£20.00

This title is due to be published on 3rd September, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

An Anthology of Micro Life cover

Set off with expert author Dr Jess French on a fantastic journey into the micro life of our Earth, and discover the minuscule miracles that live all around you – unseen, unheard, and unexplored.

From the tiny snail that lives in a house of glass to the weird and wonderful tardigrade, this wonderful collection showcases more than 90 miniature life forms. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers. Here you'll uncover the good and the not so good - from tiny, delicate seeds and pollen to stealthy viruses and bacteria that live around, on and inside you. There's a whole new world waiting to be revealed that is full of surprises, and shows you that small really IS beautiful!

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Micro Life makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by the hidden life of the microscopic world. This book is ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or is perfect for bedtime stories.

ISBN: 9780241812976

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

224 pages