Readers will meet more than 1,000 animals in this comprehensive volume that introduces the entire animal kingdom to young readers. The animal kingdom is the greatest show on Earth, and "National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals" gives readers the best seat in the house.
Hunting and competition from domestic cattle mean Hunter's hartebeest is critically endangered . No more than 400 still exist in the wild . Ex + 6 Cattle , goats , and sheep , along with buffalo , antelope , and gazelles , are bovids .
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User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages.
The Encyclopedia of Animals
Deep in its underground burrow, the Carolina wolf spider waits for the sun to set. When nighttime falls, it scans the entrance of its burrow with large, sensitive eyes. If there are no predators watching, it comes out to hunt.
A visual guide to animals, a detailed natural history introduction and over 1000 beautiful artworks.
Fotolia: CPJ Photography (cr); Impala (fcrb). Getty Images: Mint Images / Frans Lanting (ca). 198-199 Corbis: Theo Allofs (c). 200 Corbis: Eric and David Hosking (fcra); Minden Pictures / Foto Natura / Jasper Doest (c).
Profiles birds, fish, mammals, insects, and amphibians in alphabetical order, providing information on each animal's physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat.
Blending adorable, simple illustrations with rich photography and lively text, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a very important book for very important people, the perfect first animal reference book for young readers.
From big cats and apes to whales and dolphins, Encyclopedia ofAnimals profiles more than 400 of the world's most fascinating species.