An Anthology of Micro Life

Name: An Anthology of Micro Life
Price: 53.39 AUD
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ISBN: 9798217308651

Discover the Stories of the Miniature World

Jess French

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Hardback

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English

DK Children
15 September 2026

Anthologies (Children's&YA); Wildlife (Children's&YA); Science & technology: general interest (Children's&YA)

Series: DK Children's Anthologies

Set off with expert author Dr Jess French on a fantastic journey into the micro life of our Earth, and discover the minuscule miracles that live all around you – unseen, unheard, and unexplored.

From the tiny snail that lives in a house of glass to the weird and wonderful tardigrade, this wonderful collection showcases more than 90 miniature life forms. Stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations complement storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers. Here you'll uncover the good and the not so good - from tiny, delicate seeds and pollen to stealthy viruses and bacteria that live around, on and inside you. There's a whole new world waiting to be revealed that is full of surprises, and shows you that small really IS beautiful!

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Micro Life makes a beautiful gift for any child who is fascinated by the hidden life of the microscopic world. This book is ideal for young readers to explore by themselves or is perfect for bedtime stories.

By: Jess French
Imprint: DK Children
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 276mm, Width: 216mm,
Weight: 567g
ISBN: 9798217308651
Series: DK Children's Anthologies
Pages: 224
Publication Date: 15 September 2026
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Dr Jess French is a keen conservationist, TV presenter, author, and qualified vet. She is known for her show on CBeebies, called ""Minibeast Adventure with Jess"". She has written eight books for DK: The Book of Brilliant Bugs, Earth's Incredible Oceans, What a Waste, Protect the Planet, It's a Wonderful World, Pets and their People, The Animal Body Book, and An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs. Jess is keen to explore the wonderful diversity of nature, the importance of protecting our planet, and how taking little actions today will make a big difference to the future.