About the Author

Thor Hanson is a biologist whose previous books include The Impenetrable Forest, Feathers (longlisted for the Samuel Johnson prize), The Triumph of Seeds, and Buzz. He lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest, USA.

Reviews

'Nature-lovers ... will marvel at the incredible ingenuity of creatures across the globe.' - Publishers Weekly
'This compelling read will spark the interest of everyone who cares about what is happening to the natural world.' - Library Journal (starred review)