{"title":"Books by Carly Anne York","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781399817004","title":"The Salmon Cannon and the Levitating Frog","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'York is a witty, whip-smart, lithely engaging science storyteller, truly one of our best'\u003cbr\u003e Mary Roach, author of \u003ci\u003eStiff and Fuzz\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A playful examination of how science's silliest research leads to crucial breakthroughs and enduring insights.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Why would anyone research how elephants pee? Or study worms who tie themselves into a communal knot? Or quantify the squishability of a cockroach?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Carly Anne York shows how unappreciated, overlooked and simply curiosity-driven science has led to breakthroughs big and small. Got wind power? You might have humpback whales to thank. Know anything about particle physics? Turns out there is a ferret close to the heart of it all. And if you want to keep salmon around, be thankful for that cannon! The research itself can seem bizarre, but it drives our economy. York invites us to appreciate the often-unpredictable journey of scientific exploration, highlighting that the heart of science lies in the relentless pursuit of knowledge for its own sake. Emphasizing the hard work of the people behind the discoveries, this is an accessible, story-driven book that shows how important and exciting it is to simply let curiosity run wild.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55412248904053,"sku":"9781399817004","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781399817004_62e31cf6-6ebc-4b12-98d4-aff076f24e62.jpg?v=1786019525"},{"product_id":"9781838993368","title":"Queens of the Jungle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDiscover the coolest females animals in the natural world with biologist Dr Carly Anne York.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMale lions are often referred to as the “Kings of the Jungle” because they are thought to be the strongest, bravest, and fiercest animals in the world. This is a myth. In fact, it’s the lionesses that are out hunting together and taking down large animals to feed their entire pack, including the males!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this illustrated animal book, filled with fun facts and incredible artwork from Kimberlie Clinthorne-Wong, readers will be inspired by other examples of girls getting it done. They’ll meet orca grandmothers who are in command of their pods, sex-changing clownfish, and backflipping female ants. They’ll be stunned by the female blanket octopus, who is 80 times bigger than the males of the species, and be left gobsmacked by an entirely female species of lizard!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with groundbreaking science and stunning illustrations, \u003ci\u003eQueens of the Jungle \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect book for kids who love learning about animals.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56307919880565,"sku":"9781838993368","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781838993368_44ef36dc-ddf4-4cb1-b8d6-90529898c3fc.jpg?v=1786028693"},{"product_id":"9781838992309","title":"Horses (A Day in the Life)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet over a 24-hour period, meet fighting stallions, cute foals, and nosy donkeys in this kids’ non-fiction book about the coolest wild horses in the world.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRace across prairies to follow the lives of horses and ponies as they whinny, neigh, and play their way through their day. 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