Find out how the different animals survive, hunt for food, escape from danger, communicate and raise their young; with more than 1500 photographs and illustrations, this expert book takes you on a fascinating journey into the animal kingdom.
From the latest research to recent numbers on populations, this book gives you all the information you need about animals on land, in water, and in the air.
"Set off on an extraordinary guided tour of the animal kingdom, from the high-flying realm of the birds to the mysterious twilight world of deep-sea creatures"--Page 4 of cover
User-friendly and accessible, this is the perfect modern encyclopedia for animal enthusiasts of all ages.
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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If you like Animals A Children's Encyclopedia then why not complete the collection? Part of popular New Children's Encyclopedia series, avid readers can enjoy Legends and Sacred Stories, Art, Myths, and Ocean A Children's Encyclopedia.
The Encyclopedia of Animals
Discover the answers to lots of fun questions about the animal world. All questions are accompanies by photos, artwork or cartoons, and throughout there are simple activities for young readers to try.
See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children.
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.