Camilla de la Bedoyere writes illustrated children's non-fiction about animals, nature, science and the wider world. With a background in zoology and geology, she has produced books ranging from The Magnificent Book of Animals and The Magnificent Book of Ocean Creatures to 100 Facts titles on wildlife, as well as atlases and introductory science books for younger readers. Her books usually combine large illustrations or photographs with short factual sections, labelled features and bite-sized explanations, making them easy to browse independently. The emphasis is on how animals live, hunt, communicate and adapt to particular habitats rather than on long narrative. Her work fits children's animal books, natural history, STEM non-fiction and illustrated reference for roughly primary to early-secondary ages. Readers who enjoy DK-style visual encyclopaedias, National Geographic Kids or fact-led books about dangerous animals, oceans and habitats are likely to find a similar mix of accessible science and strong visual organisation here. Read more Less