Anyone who fancies becoming a nature detective needs a copy of this book. Over pages packed with colour illustrations and animal facts, it explains how to read the signs that wild creatures leave, whether that’s paw tracks, a tuft of fur, a hole in the ground, or a pile of poo. The first section is poo based, with pages called Faeces Fun and Who Dung It?, but lots of other things are covered too including where and how animals build their homes and how you can spot who’s been eating what. Text and illustrations are engaging and lively and this is a book as entertaining as it is informative.
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This book was very fascinating but very gruesome. It is all about poo and how you can tell one poo from another one. I am glad it is not scratch and sniff!
There is lots of poo in this book! It shows you how to be an adventurer and if you come across a poo who it might be from. I live in Wales and see lots of sheep poo but am not probably going to see an elephant poo. It has good advice on tracking animals and birds without disturbing them or their homes which is super important! The tracks of the animal feet also give us clues on how they walk and I liked learning all the new words for animal groups and homes.... Read Full Review
An amazing book about animals and how to be an animal detective.
This is a brilliant book. It tells you all about tracking and how to be an animal detective. It has everything in from poo to feathers to footprints to skulls. I liked the illustrations, they are really funny. Some of it is a bit gross, but at the same time interesting. I didn't like the polecat's frog leftovers. There are some easy quizzes to do in the book which I liked. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in animals.... Read Full Review
What 7-year-old child wouldn't be attracted to a book all about poo?
Olivia has been reading sections from this non-fiction book at bed time. She was instantly curious as it's all about poo (and more too).
We weren't exactly sure what to expect with this book but it has actually been a really fascinating read. There is information about how to identify animals and the foods they eat from their waste. It has made us more observant when walking through the park and on the school run! Perfect for science enthusiasts and nature lovers. We liked looking at all the fun vocabulary choices and puns in the book. It's written in a fun and engaging way.
The book has short sections and fun facts and quizzes to 'test' your understanding. It is not all about poo though.... Read Full Review