The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia
by David Burnie (Author)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade
Series: Kingfisher Encyclopedias
Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia spans Earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Each entry describes the animal's characteristics, behavior, and distribution, and gives their Latin names. The meticulously researched information is highlighted by clear, authoritative writing and more than 1,000 photographs and illustrations. Throughout the book, special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. With comprehensive back-matter including a glossary, alternative name index, and general index, this one-stop reference tool is perfect for research or for browsing by animal-lovers of all ages.
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David Burnie
David Burnie is a zoology graduate and fellow of the Zoological Society of London. Having started out as a nature-preserve ranger and biologist, he has since forged a successful career as a writer and consultant specializing in wildlife and plants. He has written and contributed to more than 140 books and multimedia titles on nature and the environment, including DK's Animal and Natural History encyclopedias. He was shortlisted for the Royal Society's Aventis Prize in 2005.
Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780753474594
Lexile Measure
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Guided Reading Level
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Publisher
Kingfisher
Publication date
November 20, 2018
Series
Kingfisher Encyclopedias
BISAC categories
JNF003000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Animals | General
JNF048040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Encyclopedias
JNF048040 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Reference | Encyclopedias
Library of Congress categories
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