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Biografisk notat
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping. Yekyung was born and raised in South Korea and spent her childhood living in different cities in the US. She's now based in Dallas, Texas. Such experiences have melted into her art style, expressing diversity, using colourful shapes and patterns. She loves to draw delightful moods and imagery of affection, inspired by her old memories and daily emotions.Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of prehistoric life - with more to explore than you ever imagined!
A Whole World of Prehistoric Life presents the stunning breadth of animal and plant varieties that filled prehistoric Earth. Which types of animal could swim or fly? When did flowers start appearing? Where do the dinosaurs fit into all of it? Which living things look familiar, and which look absolutely alien? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.
A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth - the defining features and evolutionary branches - and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.
Books in the series:
A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi
- 1: A whole world of prehistoric life!
- 2: Cambrian creatures
- 3: Creepy-crawlies
- 4: Fabulous fish
- 5: Green planet
- 6: Water monsters
- 7: Out of the water
- 8: Dinosaurs: Fierce, hungry hunters
- 9: Dinosaurs: Peaceful plant munchers
- 10: Real-life dragons
- 11: Early birds
- 12: The rise of mammals
- 13: Familiar faces
- 14: The timeline of life
- 15: Glossary, index and further reading