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Wild: A Child's Guide to the Animal Kingdom

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The extraordinary abilities that help animals thrive

This captivating guide celebrates the rich diversity of the animal kingdom, introducing future explorers to dozens of remarkable creatures and their incredible adaptations. From the endless rows of teeth that make a great white shark such a formidable predator to the ingenious echolocation that allows bats to 'see' in complete darkness, each page reveals nature's most brilliant survival strategies.

Written by award-winning zoology writer Jack Ashby, Assistant Director of Cambridge University's Museum of Zoology, this book brings together fascinating facts about how animals have evolved to master their environments. Discover why gentoo penguins are so cleverly coloured, how the chameleon developed champion eyesight, and what makes a porcupine so perfectly prickly. Sara Boccaccini Meadows' stunning watercolour illustrations bring these amazing adaptations to vivid life.

The fourth treasure in Magic Cat Publishing's acclaimed 'In Our Nature' series, Wild completes this magnificent collection of natural world guides. Following Grow, Glow, and Fly, it continues the tradition of combining serious scientific knowledge with the wonder and accessibility that make these books perfect for curious young minds and the families who share them.

Suitable for children aged 7 years and up

Further Information

What's Included: 64-page hardback book featuring dozens of animals with detailed explanations of their extraordinary abilities and adaptations.

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

About the Author: Jack Ashby is the Assistant Director of the University of Cambridge's Museum of Zoology and President of the Society for the History of Natural History. An expert on Australian mammals, he conducts conservation research both in the museum and in the field. Jack is the winner of the Zoological Society of London's award for communicating zoology, recognising his exceptional ability to make complex scientific concepts accessible to all audiences.

About the Illustrator: Sara Boccaccini Meadows is a British-born print designer and illustrator now based in Brooklyn, New York. Originally from the Peak District in England, she graduated with first-class honours in Textiles and Surface Pattern from Leeds College of Art. Her detailed watercolour and gouache work, inspired by the natural world, has attracted hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide.

Series Information: Fourth book in the celebrated 'In Our Nature' series, joining Grow (plants), Glow (night sky), and Fly (birds).

Care Instructions: Handle with care; wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth.

Product Specifications

ISBN: 9781917044059

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Age Range: 7 years and up

Dimensions: 31 x 25.6 cm

Pages: 64 pages

Format: Hardback

Publication Date: May 2025

Key Features: Expert zoology content, animal adaptations, survival strategies, museum-quality accuracy, fourth in acclaimed series.

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Magic Cat Publishing

Founded by Rachel Williams and Jenny Broom, Magic Cat creates beautiful children's books that gently weave important ideas into engaging stories. Winner of Independent Publisher of the Year 2025, they focus on kindness, togetherness, friendship, inclusivity, and care for our planet through storytelling.

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