This volume is one of a series of titles looking at the lives and work of well-known children's authors, both past and present.

"Read and Learn" is an extensive new collection of non-fiction books that help young readers discover and understand the world around them. Packed with fascinating facts and wonderful colour photographs, "Read and Learn" provides a bridge from the Foundation Stage into Key Stage 1. "What Livings Things Need" looks at the basic elements of life and what different plants and animals (including humans) need to stay alive. The series also looks at how each animal or plant has adapted to survive in their environment. Exciting features include 'Body part maps' and illustrated glossaries.