An Anthology of Micro Life

Journey into the micro life of Earth with Dr Jess French and discover the minuscule miracles that live all around you – unseen, unheard, and unexplored.

The tenth book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, An Anthology of Micro Life explores some of the most incredible miniature life forms on our planet.

Children aged 7-9 can meet the weird and wonderful tardigrade or discover the tiny snail that lives in a house of glass in this impressive collection that showcases more than 90 miniature life forms.

This fascinating micro life anthology for kids offers:



A wide selection of micro life forms featured throughout, each accompanied by a beautiful photograph and illustration.
The 10th book in the bestselling Children’s Anthologies series, selling more than 50,000 copies in the UK.
A quality gift book, with metallic foil all over, a ribbon and striking photographs on every page.


An Anthology of Micro Life pairs photography with storybook descriptions that will captivate young readers and introduce them to a whole new world full of surprises. From tiny, delicate seeds and pollen to stealthy viruses and bacteria that live around, on and inside you, discover how small really IS beautiful!

More in the series

An Anthology of Micro Life is part of the beautiful and informative Children’s Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature, take to the skies in An Anthology of Exquisite Birds or meet other tiny lifeforms in An Anthology of Remarkable Bugs.