Richard Spilsbury

The world can be a treacherous place and only the fittest animals—that have evolved methods of adapting to their environment—will survive. This intriguing book surveys the clever skills, tools, and features that animals and plants have developed to survive. Some fish and butterflies have patterns that look like eyes …

There is a colossal wealth of unique animal species on Earth, from the tiniest insect to the gigantic blue whale. These animals are divided into different groups including mammals, reptiles, insects, and birds. This book helpfully investigates some of the amazing fauna in the world and how scientists choose to …