Books in First Animal Encyclopedia series

This is an excellent reference for school projects. All major topics are explored. It includes free downloadable pictures. Why do things float? What happens to the food you eat? Find out the answers to these and many more questions in this lively book that introduces young readers to the wonders of science. It comes with simple text, amazing photographs and illustrations, fun science activities and exciting recommended Web sites.

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the human body. Filled with information on the brain, respiration, circulation and the senses, this book answers such questions as 'Where does your food go?' 'How many bones are there in your body?' and 'What are eyelashes for?'. Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand.

Jam-packed with information, photographs, charts and maps for additional study and research. Links to over 150 recommended websites through the Usborne Quicklinks Website Downloadable quizzes, word searches and activity sheets Over 1,500 amazing photographs, illustrations and diagrams Up-to-date information on hundreds of topics Lots of free, downloadable pictures Simple, safe activities and experiments Maps of the world and flags of every country Facts and records Over 150 QR codes allow readers to access carefully selected websites, downloadable pictures and quizzes - straight to a mobile phone or tablet. An additional 750 internet links lead to a hand-picked selection of the best websites available on a desktop computer.

This is a fantastic new edition of this bright and lively encyclopedia, introducing young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, this book answers such questions as 'Which animal has a tongue as long as its body?'; 'How does a whale breath?'; 'How does a snake see in the dark?'; and, 'Why do zebras have stripes?'. Simple text, amazing photographs, detailed illustrations and a selection of exciting recommended websites make the subject easy to understand.

A fantastic first introduction to Polar life and the amazing creatures that have made their home there.Learn how the animals that spend their lives surrounded by these freezing conditions hunt for food, raise their young and hide from different predators. From huge hungry polar bears to powerful orca whales, you'll be amazed to discover all about these fascinating creatures.Bursting full of amazing photos, this is a perfect first introduction to Polar animals.

An amazing introduction to jungle and rainforest life accompanied by brilliant full colour photos of a wide range of creatures in action. Learn how the animals that spend their lives surrounded by some of the world's biggest forests hunt forfood, raise their young or hide from predators such as giant spiders, poisonous frogs, hungry jaguars, and muchmuch more!Packed full of fantastic photos this is a perfect first introduction to rainforest animals.

Learn, explore and be amazed by creatures big and small in this amazing introduction to sea and ocean life.From giant whales to slithering sea snakes discover how creatures that spend their lives submerged by the vast seas and oceans around the world hunt for food, raise their young or survive in temperatures of nearly 350 degrees centigrade, and much much more!Packed with breath taking photography and fun facts, First Animal Encyclopedia: Seas and Oceans is a perfect first introduction to sea and ocean life around the world.

This is a thrilling introduction to prehistoric times. It has fabulous illustrations and clear, simple text. It is an ideal reference book for school projects. It features a glossary, index and facts and records. It presents internet-links to amazing websites. What was the biggest dinosaur? When was the ice age? Why did the dinosaurs die out? Find out in this lavish and lively book. Simple text, beautiful illustrations, stunning photographs of dinosaur models and links to exciting recommended websites introduce young readers to the wonder of the prehistoric world.