Books in Oxford children's reference library series

Bring kids face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world. This amazing reference offers 256 fact-filled pages to investigate and describe the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1000 animals, from microscopic worms to gigantic whales. Kids will discover up-to-date information on endangered species and environments, animal records, obscure facts, and amazing comparisons covering the full range of the animal kingdom, with seven complete sections: - Simple Animals - Worms, Snails and Starfish - Insects and Other Arthropods - Fish - Amphibians and Reptiles - Birds - Mammals It’s the perfect way to help children gain a better understanding and appreciation of the animal world around them.

This book is packed with facts and provides an exciting journey in which young readers can explore for themselves the world and its people. Each region is examined in depth, showing it position on the globe and its terrain and landscape. Fact boxes contain important information such as capitol city, population, and language. The history pages give a valuable timeline of the important events in each country s past. The Atlas of the World is an indispensable source of reference for every family. · Color illustrations &photography throughout · Locator globes & flags for every country · Comprehensive index