An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (DK Children's Anthologies)
by DK (Author)
From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, there's an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist!
With stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations, this animal encyclopedia explores the wildlife of the world, from the most massive whales to the smallest insects. Which one is your new favorite?
This animal book for children will delight and inspire kids who love animals. They will discover incredible facts and fascinating stories about their favorite animals and some they have never heard of! Find out why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, and more!
Throughout the book, each specially chosen animal is revealed in stunning photos and gorgeous illustrations. Kids will be intrigued by all the small, exciting details. The animal factbook also explores some of the stories and mysterious myths surrounding their favorite beasts.
Curious kids can pour over the index, which is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected. Find the animals that interest you and uncover new favorite along the way.
Discover Incredible Facts and Fascinating Stories
This animal encyclopedia contains over 100 creatures. Beautiful illustrations with storybook elements will bring the animal kingdom to life. This educational book is perfect for kids to read by themselves or together with their parents as a bedtime story.
With gold foil elements on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon to keep your place. This beautiful modern book is the perfect gift for children who love wildlife and nature.
Inside the pages of this anthology, you'll find:
- Storybook descriptions of intriguing animals such as a viscacha, quokka, and a slow loris.
- Discover amazing facts like why the sloth is so slow.
- Stories and myths surrounding your favorite animals.
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Publishers Weekly
Gold foil-edged pages and a ribbon bookmark lend this anthology the feel of a keepsake volume. In lively prose, Hoare presents birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, fish, and sea invertebrates from habitats worldwide. The passages describe the animals' characteristics, along with intriguing details: "The ground pangolin plods along on its back legs because of its huge, powerful front claws." Bright, close-up photographs are set against ornate pastel backgrounds, while the spreads also include affectionate, matte renderings of each subject. A luxe introduction to the animal kingdom. Ages 7-10. (Oct.)
Copyright 2018 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission.JNF003190 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | Reptiles & Amphibians
JNF048040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Encyclopedias
