Wildlife Anatomy by Julia Rothman
Bestselling author/illustrator Julia Rothman shares a delightfully illustrated guide to all the beasts of the wild, from lions, tigers, and bears to musk oxen, monkeys, elephants, giraffes, foxes, badgers, bats, crocodiles, owls, flying squirrels and much, much more.
Julia Rothman’s series of Anatomy books are beloved by children and adults alike. In Wildlife Anatomy, Rothman captures the excitement and distinctive attributes of wild animals around the world. The book is packed with hundreds of her charming, original illustrations, detailing the unique features of animals of the rainforest, desert, grasslands, oceans, and much more. From lions, bears, and zebras to monkeys, mongoose, bats, elephants, giraffes, hippos, and much more, Rothman’s visual guide covers all the key features, right down to the anatomy of a lion’s claw and a wild horse’s hoof. All the illustrations are accompanied by labels, intriguing facts, and identifying details, such as: When is a Panther Not a Panther? and What Makes Aardvarks So Odd? Rothman’s characteristic combination of curiosity and an artist’s eye makes this wildlife treasury rich and full, and promises new discoveries every time it’s opened.
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- 208 full color pages
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Meet the Makers
You can find Julia Rothman's drawings on a variety of things: wallpaper, bedding, billboards, fabric, clothing, dishes, pillows, newspapers, magazines, books, subway posters, umbrellas, towels, mugs and more. She has authored/illustrated over seventeen books and hopes you might add some of them to your library.
With each book in her Anatomy series, illustrator Julia Rothman sets out to learn about the natural world, finding no limits to the flora, fauna, and phenomena that pique her curiosity. Perfect for the wonderer in all of us, each book is a deep dive into our planet’s many marvels.
Julia co-founded Women Who Draw, an open directory of female professional illustrators, artists and cartoonists with fellow illustrator Wendy MacNaughton. It was created in an effort to increase the visibility of female illustrators, emphasizing female illustrators of color, LBTQ+, and other minority groups of female illustrators.