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Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts Claire Llewellyn

Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts By Claire Llewellyn

Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts by Claire Llewellyn


$17.99
Condition - Very Good
6 in stock

Summary

Ask Dr K Fisher about... is a hilarious and unique way of learning about favourite topics. This

innovative series uses a problem-page format to explain facts. `Problems' are mailed to agony

uncle Dr K Fisher, who then responds to them with sympathy and a wealth of knowledge.

Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts Summary

Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts by Claire Llewellyn

Ask Dr K Fisher about Minibeasts answers the problems that plague Earth's insects and

creepy-crawlies. The agony uncle patiently responds to each creature's letter - about

themselves, their peers and all aspects of minibeast life. Dr K Fisher's replies provide

invaluable information about food sources, defence, attack and minibeast habitats.

Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts Reviews

'What a great way of introducing kids to our wild wonders.' Steve Backshall, presenter of BBC's The Really Wild Show 'When I was a kid I'd have definitely referred to Dr K... I can highly recommend this book for any budding wildlife adventurer.' Nigel Marven, presenter of ITV's Prehistoric Park 'A wonderfully original book.' Books for Keeps 'Budding wildlife enthusiasts will be thrilled to meet Dr K Fisher... Children will warm to its grooved-up readability, but far from dumbing down its readers, this book will wise them up.' The Independent

About Claire Llewellyn

Claire Llewellyn is a prize-winning author of non-fiction for young readers - in 1991, she was shortlisted for the prestigious TES Junior Information Book Award for Take One: Rubbish - and in 1992, she won that award for My First Book of Time. Since then, Claire has written more than 100 children's books on a wide range of subjects. Ask Dr K Fisher About Animals was shortlisted for the 2008 Royal Society prizes for Science Books Junior Prize.

Table of Contents

4-5 Is my sting as deadly as they say? A scorpion writes; 6-7 Why do I have this boring body? An earthworm writes; 8-9 Dr K Fisher's Guide to Minibeast Bodies; 10-11 How can I stop blushing? A glow-worm writes; 12-13 Why can't I run faster? A millipede writes; 14-15 Is my body about to burst? A caterpillar writes; 16-17 Dr K Fisher's Guide to Wings; 18-19 How can I imporve my table manners? A hoverfly writes; 20-21 Where has my brother gone? A stick insect writes; 22-23 Dr K Fisher's Guide to Disguise; 24-25 Help! My web is a mess! A spider writes; 26-27 Why do I have to work so hard? A honey bee writes; 28-29 Dr K Fisher's Guide to Insect Colonies; 30-32 Glossary and index.

Additional information

GOR001925551
9780753415740
0753415747
Ask Dr K Fisher About Minibeasts by Claire Llewellyn
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pan Macmillan
20080804
32
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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