The World of Animals: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Wild

The World of Animals: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the WildWhy are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara? This exciting and eye opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers. Includes: Animals of the world

Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara? This exciting and eye-opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full-color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals - and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers. Includes: - Animals of the world - Animals under threat - People's relationship to animals - How to help animals and the planet - Glossary of key terms Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries. Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.