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A Whole World of…: Minibeasts

Anna Claybourne, Author

Yekyung Kwon, Illustrator

Series: A Whole World of...

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: March 13, 2025

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781445188515

Series: A Whole World of...

Imprint: Franklin Watts

Publication date: October 23, 2025

Category: Science: general interest

ISBN: 9781445188539

Get lost in the diverse and bustling world of minibeasts – with more to explore than you ever imagined!

A Whole World of Minibeasts presents the stunning breadth of minibeast varieties that roam Earth, including everything from insects to arachnids, slugs, snails and worms to millipedes and teeny, tiny tardigrades. Who is related to whom? Which type swim or fly or hop? Which have the coolest camouflage, and which have the most legs (over 1,000!)? This book has the answers and so many more facts filling the beautifully illustrated pages.

A Whole World of is a book series looking at the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth – the defining features and evolutionary branches – and encourages readers age 7 and up to consider why it is important to maintain biodiversity. Written by award-winning author, Anna Claybourne, with artwork by award-winning illustrator, Yekyung Kwon.

Books in the series:
A Whole World of Mammals/A Whole World of Prehistoric Life/A Whole World of Minibeasts/A Whole World of Birds/A Whole World of Rocks and Minerals/A Whole World of Plants and Fungi

Anna Claybourne

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children’s books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare’s life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for three months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.