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The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth

Age 8-12
Grade 3-7

David Burnie, Smithsonian Institution

The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of Life on Earth

Hardcover (DK Children Aug. 19, 2013)
If you’re wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet’s creatures together in spectacular style.

This inspiring children’s reference guide welcomes you to the animal kingdom where you can meet more than 1,500 species, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between. Stunning pictures bring you face to face with giant predators you know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria.

A variety of animal habitats are shown in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types – from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals – provides a learning experience like no other.

Whether you’re a budding naturalist or simply want to complete a school project, The Animal Book has got it covered.
ISBN
1465414576 / 9781465414571
Pages
304
Weight
51.2 oz.
Dimensions
8.9 x 1.0 in.