So you think you’re special? Just because people have built cities, invented pop-up toasters and put people on the Moon that they are somehow different from (or better than) other living things? Well it’s time to think again! Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined…
Inside you will discover how slime moulds learn how to navigate through a maze; how rats are ticklish and how it makes them laugh out loud; how elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones; how bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests; how crows use cars to crack nuts and a whole lot more! This richly illustrated, mesmerising exploration shows that humans and other animals don’t just live on the same planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behaviour, making us all fellow players in the drama that is life on Earth.
Fascinating and stunningly illustrated, Humanimal explores and celebrates the astonishing ways in which animals and humans are alike.
Written by Christopher Lloyd, the bestselling author of Absolutely Everything, and illustrated by the superbly talented Mark Ruffle. Including a colourful jacket with a wonderful animal surprise underneath, this book will astound and amaze children aged 7–11, along with their family and friends, too!
Christopher Lloyd was Technology Editor with The Sunday Times newspaper in London before becoming a bestselling author. His books for children include the What on Earth! series of Wallbooks, Humanimal and the bestselling Absolutely Everything! He was also the editor of the Britannica All New Children’s Encyclopedia. He is in great demand as a lecturer and public speaker. Christopher Lloyd lives in Tonbridge, UK.
Mark Ruffle is an illustrator and graphic designer living in the UK. Since he was young, Mark has drawn imaginary worlds, fantastic animals and marvellous humans. He is now lucky enough to draw for his job and creates fun, colourful, engaging illustrations for a wide range of ages and uses. When he’s not doodling, he can be found walking his two dogs and admiring the wildlife and rolling hills where he lives.