Beastly Science: Reptile Robotics - Softcover

This mind-blowing science series explores the secret powers of different animal species and how today s scientists are using the process of biomimicry to apply these animal abilities to the human world and revolutionise our lives. In Reptile Robotics, fact-packed, bite-sized text and quirky, cartoon-style illustrations explore the scientific innovations inspired by everything from chameleon skin to gila monster venom. Multiple entry points, including text, side panels, captions and fact boxes make the reading experience fun and accessible for young readers. Be prepared to be flabbergasted!

John Townsend worked as a Secondary School teacher before becoming a full time writer of children s books and a writer-in-residence in a primary school tree-house. He specialises in fun, exciting information books for reluctant readers, as well as fast-paced fiction, reading schemes and fiction with facts books. He visits schools around the country to encourage excitement in all aspects of reading and writing. He has recently written 12 plays based on Salariya s You Wouldn t Want To Be series that will be uploaded to the company s new website for use in classrooms. David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.