Axolotl (Young Zoologist): A First Field Guide to the Amphibian That Never Grows Up

(Hardback)

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An illustrated first guide to cute axolotls from expert Dr Jessica L. Whited, featuring illustrations by Bethany Lord. You might know that axolotls are some of the most adorable animals around, but there's so much more to learn about these incredible creatures from Mexico! Discover why axolotls never grow up, how they come in such cool colours, and how they can regrow missing limbs! You'll also discover what it takes to become an axolotl scientist. Filled with simple science and plenty of animal facts, this book also looks at the conservation challenges these iconic animals face.

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Praise for Young Zoologist series "What makes this series stand out is that the illustrations, bite-sized facts, and clear labels make it easy for the youngest of readers to navigate the text and absorb the information there." * Booklist *
"Investigate the world of tigers with this informative and impressive field guide on big cats with stripes. Highly recommended for young children and elementary students during a science lesson or unit on the life cycles of tigers." * Children's Literature *

Author Bio

Dr Jessica LaMae Whited is a biologist and assistant professor at Harvard University. Her lab investigates how axolotls regenerate limbs. Jessica earned undergraduate degrees in Philosophy and Biological Sciences at the University of Missouri and a PhD in Biology at MIT. Her scientific career was sparked by exploring woods and fields as a child.