by DK (Author)
From the golden eagle to the great white shark, this amazing animal encyclopedia for children transports you into the jaw-dropping, heart-thumping, pulse-racing world of the animal kingdom.
Bursting with 3D images, every animal is brought to life, from the tiniest hermit crab to the mightiest African elephant. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, Animal! is packed with fantastic facts about mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and more. Get up close and personal to some of the most dangerous animals around, including the Komodo dragon with its deadly bite, and the saltwater crocodile which uses a "death roll" to drown its prey. Explore the different animal habitats and ecosystems that contribute to the world's biodiversity, learn about the different senses and life cycles of animals, and find out how animals communicate with each other. Get ready to bring the animal world to rip-roaring life with Animal!WorldCat is the world's largest library catalog, helping you find library materials online.
Gr 5 Up--Produced in conjunction with the Smithsonian Museum, this oversize (and physically weighty) book covers a bevy of beasts. Sections include "Invertebrates," "Fish," "Amphibians," "Reptiles," "Birds," and "Mammals." Each section begins with a two-page introduction, outlining key features and intriguing traits of that animal class. Thanks to digital imaging, the photos almost leap off the page: a 20-inch mosquito that spans a spread, a scorpion poised to strike, an iridescent emerald tree boa, a peacock's plumage, and the bristly chin of a hippopotamus. About half of the volume is dedicated to mammals. A typical spread might spotlight a large picture of a single animal, surrounded by blocks of text and photos or drawings depicting internal organs, skeletal details, food sources, young animals, and perhaps other closely related animals (different types of parrots or bears, for example). Smaller illustrations of a human body, hand, or fingertip are shown next to many animals, offering a sense of actual scale. Most animals are identified by their common name and the Latin term, with their location included. This is a spellbinding selection for browsing or learning quick animal facts. A few images, mostly of predator/prey relationships, may disturb or raise questions from the youngest readers. VERDICT A beautiful addition to any science classroom, home, or school or public library.--Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX
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