Invented by Animals
Meet the creatures who inspired our everyday technology
$21.74
- Paperback
80 pages
- Release Date
7 April 2026
Summary
WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARDS 2022 An international best-seller, translated into over 25 languages
In this book you will meet the animal inventors who have shared their super inventing powers to make amazing things for humans.
We have invented ways of solving problems, making unbelievable materials, ways of getting around and working out how to survive on our own for millions of years. Often human scientists try and solve a problem or invent a new tool and they realise …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781805702283 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1805702289 |
| Author: | Christiane Dorion, Gosia Herba |
| Publisher: | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Imprint: | Wide Eyed Editions |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 80 |
| Release Date: | 7 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 276mm x 235mm x 8mm |
| Series: | Designed by Nature |
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Critics Review
‘Packed full of information, it is extremely accessible and enticing, using humour and attractive illustrations to engage the reader from the moment they pick it up. […] Completely absorbing, ‘Invented by Animals’ inspires a different way of looking at our amazing world!’ * North Somerset Teacher’s Book Award *‘It’s fascinating and educational, the animals featured are varied and there are plenty of ‘wow, I didn’t know that’ moments to enjoy!’ * Armadillo Magazine * ‘A real celebration of animals often being steps ahead of humans when it comes to technology. […] This is another great non-fiction book from Wide Eyed which is fascinating in its own right but is also full of potential for curriculum work.’ * Books for Topics *
About The Author
Christiane Dorion
Christiane Dorion is an award-winning author and educational consultant. She has written a number of children’s books about the natural world and has worked with WWF and other environmental organisations for over 30 years.
Herba is an illustrator and art historian originally from Poland. She’s worked as an illustrator of children’s books, graphic novels, magazines, music labels, and advertisements for over 16 years.
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