Migration is the 13-volume instalment in Hugo Wells' The Alphabets of Science series, aimed at curious young natural-science readers. This engaging non-fiction book explores the breathtaking seasonal journeys undertaken by wildlife across land, sea and sky. It unpacks migration triggers, animal navigation skills and iconic species: Arctic terns, monarch butterflies, humpback whales, Serengeti wildebeest and salmon, alongside the puzzling European eel.
It also covers human migration, modern tracking technology, plus grave threats including habitat loss and climate change. Enhanced with fun "Hedgehog's Fact" side-notes, a full glossary and reflective epilogue, it uses accessible conversational prose. Beyond raw facts, it highlights planetary interconnectedness, inspiring readers to value animal resilience and support wildlife conservation.
Migration is the 13-volume instalment in Hugo Wells' The Alphabets of Science series, aimed at curious young natural-science readers. This engaging non-fiction book explores the breathtaking seasonal journeys undertaken by wildlife across land, sea and sky. It unpacks migration triggers, animal navigation skills and iconic species: Arctic terns, monarch butterflies, humpback whales, Serengeti wildebeest and salmon, alongside the puzzling European eel.
It also covers human migration, modern tracking technology, plus grave threats including habitat loss and climate change. Enhanced with fun "Hedgehog's Fact" side-notes, a full glossary and reflective epilogue, it uses accessible conversational prose. Beyond raw facts, it highlights planetary interconnectedness, inspiring readers to value animal resilience and support wildlife conservation.