Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures: Clean-Up Crew

Curious Features of Extraordinary Creatures: Nature's Clean-Up Crew shines a spotlight on the species in the five kingdoms that keep nature thirving and the ecosystems in balance. The book will explore the vital species and their habits, from large scavengers such as vultures and smaller detrivores including, and finally composers, who restore organic waste back to nutrients held in the earth, ready to be used again. We will look at what happens when large species die, and how we, as humans can utilise composting to reduce the impact currently affecting our precious planet.

Bite-sized text breaks down key information about the creature's appearance, behaviour and habitat, while colourful and dynamic illustrations bring the animal or plant to life in front of you. Throughout the book, bold graphic-novel style panels that tell the story of an essential aspect of each scavenger's key process, such as the hermit crab recycling rubbish to wear as a protective suit of armour and the Tasmanian devil who will eat its body weight in one quick sitting!

The feature and What Happens When...? spreads delve deeper into the scavenging world, showcasing how these animals how helping to keep our planet healthy.