Books with title Pocket Animals of the World Encyclopedia

This A-Z encyclopedia offers children fascinating information about their favorite animals. With explanations of classification, adaptation, migration, and conservation issues, children will gain fascinating insight into the behaviors, biology, and environments of the planet’s wildlife. Includes a diverse and engaging list of animals and serves as an excellent scientific reference book. Whether reading for fun or as a homework aid, there’s plenty to expand young minds.

Plunge into the diversity of the animal kingdom in this Encyclopaedia of Animals. Packed with over 500 creatures, every one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant, all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth. Entries cover habitat, size and behaviour, with zoologist and environmental scientist Jules Howard’s expertise brought to life by Jarom Vogel’s eye-opening artwork. The book is subdivided into classes of the animal kingdom, including mammals, reptiles, birds, invertebrates and fish. Start at the beginning or dip in and out – whatever page you land on, you’re sure to find your new favourite creature! Encyclopedia of Animals is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any amateur zoologist, young or old, guaranteed to broaden horizons and deepen your appreciation of life on our amazing planet. And for those budding entomologists looking to satisfy their creepy-crawly curiosity, be sure to check out Encyclopedia of Insects, from Jules Howard and Miranda Zimmerman.

A guide to the animal kingdom An encyclopedia for children of 8 years +, presenting 200 animals and more than 600 wonderful color photographs of animals in the wild that attract the reader. The text is clear, and lively and it contains essential information about each animal: where it lives, what it eats, its mating habits, how each animal raises its babies and other curiosities. It is a perfect introduction to wild and domestic animals: children will learn about animals they never met before but also about common animals such as the cow and the pig.

The newly revised Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The entries are clearly presented with simple, informative text and more than 1,500 exciting color illustrations and photographs, arranged thematically by animal group. Cross-reference boxes help readers move through the book and find related topics of interest. Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians, and sea creatures, with an introductory chapter on general topics such as habitat, migration, and conservation, The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is just the thing for young zoologists on their first research mission.

Explore the amazing diversity of life across all groups of the animal kingdom! Discover creatures that range from the smallest of insects to the giants of the mammal world. This rich volume presents the main groups within the animal kingdom—mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates. Superb photography reveals the similarities and differences between the animals within each group. From the rarely seen birds of the rainforest canopy to the beautiful fish living in coral reefs, you’ll meet some of our world’s most fascinating creatures.