Natural History Museum of London Book of Predators How Predators Find, Catch and Consume Their Prey

Predators are second only to dinosaurs as popular science subjects for children and adults alike. This tie-in book to the British Natural History Museum's extraordinary exhibit will have nature thrill-seekers of all ages fascinated page by page.Focusing on predators such as sharks, grizzly bears, crocodiles, pythons and wolves, the book explains how predatory instincts and skill at hunting and killing have evolved over centuries. From the polar bear's incredible sense of smell to the archer fish's powerful jets of water, predators have an astonishing array of attack mechanisms at their disposal, all of which are covered within in jaw-dropping color on these pages.Featuring new and original artwork, including pictures of the animated displays created especially for this exhibit, and authoritative, revelatory text written in consultation with the museum's experts, this is the most thorough, engaging book available on predators -- some of the world's most fascinating, complex creatures.Andrews McMeel Publishing Staff is the author of 'Natural History Museum of London Book of Predators How Predators Find, Catch and Consume Their Prey' with ISBN 9781842224007 and ISBN 184222400X.