Gavin Scott – illustratör

*WINNER OF FOYLES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR*Watch thundering herds of dinosaurs crash through thick forests. Dive into a sea of glass reefs, emerging from the water to see monkeys fighting for survival on an accidental raft . . .Travel millions of years into the past, to when dinosaurs and woolly mammoths roamed the earth.Find out how plants and trees and creatures great and small shared a world very different from our own.And uncover the footprints they left behind . . .Starting with the last ice age and ending when the very first animals started to swim and hunt, this illustrated journey back through time is adapted from the bestselling Otherlands by Thomas Halliday. It is written by the author, with illustrations by Gavin Scott.

Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, London, this book compares the biggest and smallest plants and animals in the world, showing why size is important for their survival.Find out about a range of animals from huge elephants, lengthy crocodiles and ginormous whale sharks to small shrews, tiny hummingbirds and microscopic fairy flies. See each in their own habitat and discover how they have grown so big or small. Covering fish, birds, trees, flowers, insects and even dinosaurs, this book is a lovely introduction to the diversity and extremes of nature in our world.

Produced in association with the Natural History Museum, London, this book compares the biggest and smallest plants and animals in the world, showing why size is important for their survival.Find out about a range of animals from huge elephants, lengthy crocodiles and ginormous whale sharks to small shrews, tiny hummingbirds and microscopic fairy flies. See each in their own habitat and discover how they have grown so big or small. Covering fish, birds, trees, flowers, insects and even dinosaurs, this book is a lovely introduction to the diversity and extremes of nature in our world, for children aged 7+.

Animals are so familiar but what makes an animal an animal? Produced in partnership with the Natural History Museum (NHM), this clever and clear explanation of animal classification puts your animals in order and explains why classifying animals is important.From whales to worms and snakes to stinkbugs, every creature ever discovered has been identified and added to a group within the animal kingdom. Scientists use this classification system to help them research, discover and save species. This children's book showcases the amazingly diverse range of animals found around the world and the different features that help determine their place in the animal kingdom. We see the similarities, differences and connections between animal groups, and discover how classification helps scientists conserve animals and their habitats.'Odd-one-out' examples tell of peculiar animals that don't quite fit the natural order, such as egg-laying mammals and fish that climb trees.Includes a zoology timeline of the people and places that have influenced the study of animals

Baby T. rex hatches and explores the prehistoric world. Of particular interest is another egg that has rolled from the T. rex nest and gotten stuck in a hole. It'll take luck (and some help from a turtle) for the little dinosaur to rescue their sibling.Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the late Cretaceous era, this book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

Baby Stegosaurus travels with the herd, munching on plants. When a volcano erupts, the dinosaurs run, but Baby Stegosaurus can't keep up and is swept downriver. It'll take luck (and some help from Mama) to bring the little dino back to the herd. Written by former preschool teacher Julie Abery and infused with Gavin Scott's warm illustrations depicting the Jurassic era, this book in the Baby Dinosaurs board book series will delight babies and toddlers and demand to be read again and again.

Dinosaur fans will quickly become dinosaur experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From fossilised feathers to long-necked lookalikes, discover how everything you think you know about dinosaurs is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book.Fascinating, easy to understand text written by zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton.Amazingly detailed full colour artwork on every page and a stunning tactile cover.29 spreads that bust myths about dinosaurs, spotlight biodiversity and encourage children to see the wonder of all kinds of prehistoric creatures.Includes a full glossary and index to help dinosaur enthusiasts navigate the book and expand their vocabulary.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong!, Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!, Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong! and Everything You Know About Birds is Wrong!

When Plip loses his favourite toy, he is so upset that he runs off on his own to search for it in the snowy storm!This book is perfect for any child who has ever lost a toy... and for any parent who has ever tried to find it!

Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right?Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, there are so many minibeasts out there it's impossible to know everything about all of them . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book which debunks many common myths about all kinds of minibeasts.With fascinating, friendly and easy-to-understand text written by zoologist Dr. Nick Crumpton and amazingly detailed colour artwork on every page, this beautifully produced hardback gift book with an stunning tactile cover will impress insect fans of any age.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!

Travel back more than a quarter of a billion years to a time long before the dinosaurs . . .   There was a time when there was no grass, or birdsong, or flowers. When no Stegosaurus or T. rex had ever walked the Earth, and no Pterodactylus had ever flown through the sky. Sounds quiet, doesn’t it? But it wasn’t. It was CRAWLING with life. The world looked very, very different then – and the animals did, too. So, grab your binoculars, tread quietly and let’s head back to the dim and distant past.In Beast from Before the Dinosaurs we meet over 20 strange, forgotten animals that ruled the land and seas during the Permian Period. For example, discover:The Meganeura, a super-sized flying insect that was bigger than a hawk,The Eryops, a carnivorous frog the size of a gorilla,The Lystrosaurus, a strange tusked creature that wouldn't look out of place in a Star Wars film . . .. . . and many, many more!Complete with incredible full-colour illustrations that bring this prehistoric world to life.   The perfect gift for a dino-mad child who's already read ALL the dinosaur books, Beasts from Before the Dinosaurs uncovers a hidden chapter in our planet’s history, sparking curiosity about Earth’s incredible past.

Dinosaur fans will quickly become dinosaur experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!Do you know all there is to know about dinosaurs? They're mean, green and not very smart, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From fossilised feathers to long-necked lookalikes, discover how everything you think you know about dinosaurs is actually untrue in the paperback edition of this in-depth, ingenious book.Fascinating, easy to understand text written by zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton.Amazingly detailed full colour artwork on every page and a stunning tactile cover.29 spreads that bust myths about dinosaurs, spotlight biodiversity and encourage children to see the wonder of all kinds of prehistoric creatures.Includes a full glossary and index to help dinosaur enthusiasts navigate the book and expand their vocabulary.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Minibeasts is Wrong!, Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!, Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong! and Everything You Know About Birds is Wrong!

Minibeast fans will quickly become minibeast experts with this informative, inventive and entertaining take on an animal book!Do you know all there is to know about minibeasts? Bees die when they sting you, centipedes have 100 legs and cockroaches are indestructible, right? Well, this book is here to show you that you're WRONG! But don't worry, even the experts can't be right all the time . . .So, let's uncover the truth! From incredible insect architects to eating spiders in your sleep, discover how everything you think you know about creepy-crawlies is actually untrue in this in-depth, ingenious book.Fascinating, easy to understand text written by zoologist Dr Nick Crumpton.Amazingly detailed full colour artwork on every page and a stunning tactile cover.29 spreads that bust myths about minibeasts, spotlight biodiversity and encourage children to see the wonder of the animals around them.Includes a full glossary and index to help minibeast enthusiasts navigate the book and expand their vocabulary.Also available in this series: Everything You Know About Dinosaurs is Wrong!, Everything You Know About Sharks is Wrong!, Everything You Know About the Human Body is Wrong! and Everything You Know About Birds is Wrong!

A fascinating celebration of the world's most enormous animals!Discover the magnificent megafauna that have shaped our planet - from the mighty megalodon, sabre-toothed cats and giant birds that existed millions of years ago, to the elephants, giraffes and whales that live today.But why did some of the largest creatures on Earth go extinct? What do we know about their lives from the clues they left behind? And how can we protect the megafauna that roam our planet today? Unearth these secrets and many more in this captivating compendium.Written by zoology correspondent, science-writer and broadcaster Jules HowardWith astonishing illustrations on every page by Gavin ScottWith a mega jacket cover that unfolds to become a poster!The perfect gift for any child aged 7+ with an interest in animals and protecting our planet