Jason Bittel is a science writer based in Pennsylvania, USA. He writes mostly about animals, and is passionate about getting people to connect with the wonder around them. He writes for publications including National Geographic, The Washington Post, and The New York Times, and has written a children's book, How to Talk to a Tiger... And Other Animals.
Claire McElfatrick's gorgeous illustrations can be seen in the previous DK titles in this series, The Extraordinary World of Birds, The Magic and Mystery of Trees, The Book of Brilliant Bugs, and Earth's Incredible Oceans. Her enchanting, detailed artwork is woven in with photographs to create captivating images that help children learn and inspire their imagination.