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Books > Children's & Educational > Science > Biology, life sciences > General
TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events
ever, told from the point of view of evolution's superstars, the
most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our
planet. Whether you're 9 or 90, his unique exploration of the most
destructive, yet most creative, force in nature makes top level
science fun. Can we make the Hainan gibbon a super-survivor? It's
one of our closest living relatives and among the most endangered
animals on our planet. Can we change our role in the story of life,
from being super-careless to being super-savers and do what we can
to help our most interesting, incredible and important species from
going extinct? The future depends on us. Collect all eight books
about animals we have lost in mass extinctions caused by asteroids
or mega-volcanoes, clashing continents and climate change. * Past
brought to full-colour life by palaeoartist Gabriel Ugueto * Ask an
Expert contributions from leading scientists * Glossary and
pronunciation guide
With big eyes and ears and colourful bodies, a lot of creatures in
nature can look very cute. But don't always be fooled by their
adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure
or kill a person. Their defence mechanisms, such as poison or sharp
teeth and claws, can turn them from darling to deadly in seconds.
Get ready to discover some of the world's cutest killers!
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