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The animal book : a visual encyclopedia of life on Earth / author, David Burnie.
"Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets readers at the beginning of the book, charting the complex and interconnected relationships between species. Every plant and animal is presented in proportion, with in-depth spreads giving a sense of scale to each organism. Feature spreads that focus on a single specimen let children get up close and personal with the world's most fascinating animals, making The Animal Book perfect not only for homework help but to satisfy kids' curiosity about the wealth of living creatures that inhabit our world"--Amazon.com, viewed August 22, 2013.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465414571
- ISBN: 1465414576
- Physical Description: 304 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2013.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | At head fo title: DK Smithsonian. Author from title page verso. Includes index. |
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| Subject: | Animals > Juvenile literature. Animals > Pictorial works > Juvenile literature. |
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- Baker & Taylor
An illustrated encyclopedia describing the physical characteristics, behavior, habitats, and life cycle of a variety of animals. - Dorling Kindersley Pub
Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Award Winner
A must-have for every classroom, library, and family bookshelf. The wonders of the natural world are set on incredible display in The Animal Book, created by DK and the Smithsonian.
Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, tiny toadstools to giant oaks. This dynamic guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. Structured according to scientific classification, and with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, this book includes tons of stunning photographs to engage children. A "tree of life" greets readers at the beginning of the book, charting the complex and interconnected relationships between species.
Every plant and animal is presented in proportion, with in-depth spreads giving a sense of scale to each organism. Feature spreads that focus on a single specimen let kids get up close and personal with the world's most fascinating animals. The Animal Book is perfect not only for homework help or school reports, but to satisfy kids' curiosity about the wealth of amazing living creatures that inhabit our planet. - Penguin Putnam
If youâre wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia for kids is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planetâs creatures together in spectacular style.
This engaging encyclopedia of animals welcomes children aged 9-12 to the animal kingdom where they can meet more than 1,500 species big and small, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between.
Striking pictures bring kids face to face with giant predators they know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. Our World in Pictures: The Animal Book is the ideal guide for all budding zoologists, as well as those who simply want to brush up on their animal knowledge.
This animal encyclopedia for children offers:- Striking and detailed diagrams, drawings, and illustrations on every page.
- A highly visual approach to learning.
- An ideal combination of colorful diagrams with informative snippets of text.
- Material made in collaboration with The Smithsonian Institution.
- Random House, Inc.
Our world is filled with extraordinary diversity, from amoebas to zebras, from tiny toadstools to giant oaks. The wonders of the natural world are on display in The Animal Book. This guide to life on our planet is packed full of information about creatures big and small. This tome is structured according to scientific classification, with straightforward explanations of more than 1,500 specimens, each stunningly photographed. A "tree of life" greets readers at the beginning of the book, charting the complex and interconnected relationships between species. Every plant and animal is presented in proportion, with in-depth spreads giving a sense of scale to each organism. Feature spreads that focus on a single specimen let children get up close and personal with the world's most fascinating animals, making The Animal Book perfect not only for homework help but to satisfy kids' curiosity about the wealth of living creatures that inhabit our planet.2014 The Mom's Choice Awards® Gold Award Winner
