MEGA

A fascinating celebration of the world's most enormous animals!Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today.But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium.Written by zoology correspondent, science-writer and broadcaster Jules HowardWith astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin ScottWith a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet

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Jules Howard is a zoology correspondent, author, science-writer and broadcaster. He writes for the Guardian, BBC Wildlife Magazine and Science Focus magazine and appears regularly on TV and radio, including Newsround and BBC Radio 5 Live. Jules's popular non-fiction books for children include The Who, What, Why of Zoology, Respect the Insect and the bestselling Encyclopedia of Animals.

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They stomp. They smash. They roar. They rumble. Their brains are capable of outwitting almost all other life-forms on Earth. They are . . . the MEGAFAUNA!

Discover the enormous animals that have shaped our planet - from the gigantic apes, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that roam today.

Unearth the secrets behind why these creatures evolved to become so huge, what made some of them go extinct and how they have made the world a richer and more wonderful place for us all.