Information Graphics: Animal Kingdom [Paperback]

The first in a visually stunning series,Information Graphics: Animal Kingdomshows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about the animal kingdom are reinterpreted as stylish information graphics that astonish, amuse, and inform, and tabbed chapters make information fast to find. Researched by theGuardian’s Datablog founder and illustrated by the award-winning designer Nicholas Blechman, this is a book of the highest pedigree.Illustrator/designer Blechman’s crisp, bold graphics are sure to grab eyeballs in this first book in a series that takes a visual approach to sharing information. Tabs help readers flip between eight chapters devoted to animal species, families, habitats, predators, and more...
—Publishers Weekly

Readers will be attracted to the cover of this book, with its uniquely designed images set against a vibrant, green background. ... Almost all the pages offer intriguing facts and cartoonish illustrations (one arresting spread of red, black, and green features self-defense techniques).
—School Library Journal

This book is a treasure trove of fascinating animal facts that breaks down complex scientific information into colorful and engaging data visualizations. Want to compare the weight of different animals' brains? Learn the names of hybrid animals? You can! This book has it all and is perfect for elementary school students.
—The Huffington PostSimon Rogersis the founding editor of theGuardian’s Datablog and has won numerous awards for his work, including a Royal Statistical Society’s award of excellence in 2012.

Nicholas Blechmanis an internationally recognized illustrator, designer, and art director. His award-winning illustrations have appeared inGQ, Travel + Leisure, Wired,and theNew Yorker. He is currently the art director of theNew York Times Book Review.CN