Author: Smith, Jennifer N. R.

Natural history (Children’s/Teenage)

Published on 10 April 2025 by Thames & Hudson Ltd in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Wild Wonders' series.

Hardback | 40 pages, Illustrated in colour throughout; 40 Illustrations, colour
283 x 370 x 10 | 740g

Using luminous HUV printing, Life immerses readers in the wonders of life on our wild planet.

Life is the third title in the highly acclaimed ‘Wild Wonders’ series by award-winning author and illustrator Jennifer N. R. Smith. This immersive, intricately illustrated book introduces the concept of biodiversity to children and explains why it’s so important to the world we live in. Explore the fascinating relationships between different species – from the crab that uses sea anemones as boxing gloves to shrimp that ride around on sea slugs. Learn how unlikely animal friends rely on each other for survival and discover why without pesky midges there would be no chocolate!

Stunning illustrations and informative diagrams bring to life such important concepts as food chains, pollination and genetic diversity. Learn the difference between a biome and a habitat, and discover the remarkable ways that different species have adapted to their natural environment. This book highlights the importance of protecting and supporting biodiversity in our natural world and looks at ways that we can help to save our planet’s wildlife.

A feast for the eyes and the mind, Life will inspire young ecologists to see the wonder in the natural world around them.