From Clive Gifford, award-winning author of 100 Inventions that Made History and the Kingfisher Football Encyclopedia, comes this extraordinary look at the miraculous ways that creatures can survive. Meet the incredible survivors of the animal world: heroic pets, frauds and fakers, long-living legends and sneaky tricksters. Dead or Alive? features all sorts of curious creatures, including tough tardigrades, courageous cats, plucky pigeons and even zombie crabs! Brought to life with the hilarious artwork of Sarah Horne, illustrator of My Brilliant Life and Other Disasters. The more extreme aspects of the animal kingdom will enthrall young readers.