The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia

The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia

By: David Burnie

Kingfisher

ISBN-13/EAN: 9780753452837; $27.95

ISBN-10: 0753452839

Hardcover; 320 pages

Publication Date: 09/15/2000

Illustrations: With over 1,000 full-color photographs and illustrations

Carton Quantity: 10

Age Range: 10+ years

Grade Range: Grades 5+

Subject(s):

JUVENILE NONFICTION: Reference / General

Description:

Meet an amazing menagerie of creatures on this breathtaking safari through the animal kingdom. The Kingfisher Illustrated Animal Encyclopedia spans the earth from pole to pole, covering 2,000 animals from the tiniest protozoan to the mightiest mammal. Special feature panels focus on various aspects of animal behavior such as camouflage, migration, and hibernation. Easy-to-use and packed with dramatic photographs and illustrations, this colorful volume is an indispensable reference for school projects and a captivating resource for the whole family. Clear and informative text about all animals from the simplest cells to the most complex animals. Written by award-winning author David Burnie. Animal Encyclopedia is a excellent reference book for the whole family. Includes glossary, alternative name index, and general index.

The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia

By: John Farndon; Jon Kirkwood

Kingfisher First Reference

Kingfisher

ISBN-13/EAN: 9780753451359; $16.95

ISBN-10: 0753451352

Printed Paper over Board; 160 pages

Publication Date: 09/15/1998

Illustrations: Illustrated with color artwork and photographs

Carton Quantity: 16

Subject(s):

JUVENILE NONFICTION: Reference / General

Description:

Witness the lightning-like dart of the chameleon's sticky tongue or the devious devices of the trap-door spider!

The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia is a valuable addition to the Kingfisher First Reference series and the perfect introduction to the enduringly popular subject of both wild and domestic animals. Detailed, full color illustrations and photographs present animals in a variety of settings -- in their natural habitats, hunting prey, feeding offspring, or engaging in other types of typical behavior. Photographs of children interacting with animals and a variety of clearly-explained activities provide examples of animal behavior or physiology and make this an exceptionally child-friendly book.

Special Features:

Hands-on activities to reinforce learning. Clear, simple text is inviting and accessible to five- and six-year-old children. Fact boxes and detailed captions provide older children with in-depth information. Simple alphabetical arrangement. Bold, clear headwords. Cross-references. Index and glossary.

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