Animal Super Powers
Basic Information
- Book title：Animal Super Powers: The Most Amazing Ways Animals Have Evolved
- Author：Nick Crumpton (zoologist, BBC science consultant)
- Illustration：Viola Wang (renowned children’s illustrator, known for her fantastical and vivid style)
- Publisher：Walker Studio
- Publication year: 2022 (hardcover, full-color illustrated book)
- Recommended reading age: 7–12 years old (upper grades of primary school, suitable for both science popularization and independent reading)
- Type: Popular Science Picture Book × Animal Evolution × Biological Wonders
- Awards/Recognition: Shortlisted for multiple recommended lists for children’s science popularization, and highly favored by teachers and nature enthusiasts.
Why recommend Animal Super Powers?
A Blend of Science and Imagination: This book tells the story of real abilities resulting from evolution from a “superhero” perspective, creating a strong sense of identification for children: for example, beetles that can spray venom, frogs that can survive in extreme cold, and birds that can see ultraviolet light.
Strong Visual Impact: Viola Wang’s illustrations are vibrant and exaggerated, combining scientific rigor with artistic appeal, making it irresistible for children to keep turning the pages.
Breaking Down the Myth of “Comic Book Superheroes: This book helps children discover that the “superpowers” in nature are even more amazing and real, helping them shift their interest from fiction to real science.
Interdisciplinary Educational Value: Beyond biological knowledge, the book extends to environmental protection, evolutionary theory, and adaptive thinking, expanding children’s scientific and social responsibility.
Three major growth gains
Science Enlightenment: Through anthropomorphic language and intuitive illustrations, children can easily understand the scientific principles of evolution and adaptation.
Imagination Stimulation: Superpower scenarios are compared with real animals, guiding children to think, “What would happen if I had this ability?”
Nature Conservation Awareness: While marveling at the wonders of animals, children recognize the ecological crises they face, cultivating a sense of responsibility for respecting and protecting nature.
In the real natural world, superpowers more amazing than any comic book hero are being displayed in animals.
