The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth

The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth
ISBN-10
146542122X
ISBN-13
9781465421227
Series
The Animal Book
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2013-10-01
Publisher
Penguin
Author
David Burnie

Description

If you're wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet's creatures together in spectacular style. This inspiring children's reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types - from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals - provides a learning experience like no other. Whether you're a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.

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