As Large As Life

Ages 7 And Up, Grades 2 And Up

With 26 habitats to explore and more than 250 animals from the amoeba to the whale, this beautifully illustrated book puts into context the size of all creatures, great and small.

From the tiny amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the sheer size of some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. Did you know that a sword-billed hummingbird has a beak longer than its body? A giant anteater’s tongue can extend two feet into a termite mound in pursuit of food? Or that a lion’s

mane sea jelly can grow tentacles as long as three buses? See how the world’s animals measure up and compare them all at once using the large pull-out chart at the back of the book. With 26 habitats to explore, featuring more than 250 animals.

About the Author

Jonny Marx lives in London, where he works as a children’s book editor and author. From a collection of mythical creatures and a chronology of prehistoric creatures, to books about crime capers, lost unicorns, incredible human beings and humankind, Jonny has worked on more than 60 titles (and counting!).

Sandhya Prabhat is an Independent Animator and Illustrator based in the Bay Area of California and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature from Stella Maris College.

Author Residence: London, UK

Author Hometown: Stamford, UK

Sandhya Prabhat is an Independent Animator and Illustrator based in the Bay Area of California and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia, and a Bachelor's Degree in Literature from Stella Maris College.

Illustrator Residence: Bay Area of California

Illustrator Hometown: Chennai, India