This book is highly recommended for the clarity with which it gets its many messages across to its intended readership, and there are enough intriguing questions, appropriately tailored answers and suitable illustrations in it to stimulate further interest in young minds at a stage in their lives when ideas and interests stick. It is extremely gratifying to see such an eminent biologist as Colin Spedding continuing his efforts to encourage an understanding and appreciation of natural history in this age group.

Dafydd Lewis, AES Bulletin and Bug Club Magazine

I’m often asked to recommend books for young naturalists, and I shall certainly put this on my list.

Sir David Attenborough

There is so much information packed into one small book. It would undoubtedly complement the delivery of outdoor science at key stage 2. I would also recommend it as a useful tool for teachers; I personally really enjoyed reviewing it and discovered some new and exciting facts in the process.

Primary Science

The illustrations are what really make this book. It is a feast for both the eye and the brain with a mixture of colourful paintings, photographs of the author’s own discoveries, and wonderfully clear but detailed sketches… All in all this is a lovely little book and one that is small enough to pop in your rucksack and take out for your travels in the countryside.

The Biologist