Animal Superheroes: Amazing True-Life Tales
By (Author) Camilla De La Bedoyere
Illustrated by David Dean
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd
Buster Books
1st October 2024
United Kingdom
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: General knowledge and interesting facts
590
Paperback
128
Width 189mm, Height 246mm, Spine 11mm
401g
Discover real-life stories of animals who have achieved the most heroic or astounding feats, and tons of amazing animal facts from dogs, cats and rabbits to birds, whales and insects.
A fascinating combination of true-life tales of heroic animals and information on incredible topics such as animal senses, intelligence, communication and the importance of animal conservation.
Included are the heart-warming stories of Mari the Japanese Shiba Inu who saved her puppies and human owner from the destruction of an earthquake, Digit the gorilla whose brave actions highlighted the importance of gorilla conversation worldwide, Lin Wang the war elephant who became a national hero and so many more.
A real highlight of this gorgeous book is the stunning artwork of David Dean, whose paintings bring drama and atmosphere to every scene, and a foreword by television presenter and veterinarian Jess French.
This is a paperback edition of The Book of Animal Superheroes, first published in 2019. This edition includes a new animal quiz at the back.
Camilla de la Bedoyere is a London-based author of multiple non-fiction titles. Her academic background is in the sciences, and Camilla was made a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London in recognition of her work in zoology. Most of Camillas books focus on her interest in the natural world and conservation, and she endeavours to see wildlife in action whenever possible. Camilla has also worked as a journalist and editor, and edited a childrens page in a British newspaper for five years.