DK First Animal Encyclopedia

DK First Animal Encyclopedia

From The Publisher

An inspiring new addition to the First Reference series, the DK First Animal Encyclopedia is loaded with spectacular photographs showing animal habits and habitats. From aardvark to zebra, this book is packed with fascinating facts about animals, giving children a wonderful head start on learning about the animal world.

From The Critics

School Library Journal

Gr 2-5-Browsers will enjoy these attractive offerings that feature the publisher's signature full-color photos with lengthy captions. Encyclopedia describes the animal world in five sections: mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians, "creepy-crawlies," and fish. The reference section includes animal superlatives such as the largest, the loudest, the fastest, and the tallest mammals or the deadliest snake. Each section begins with a quiz challenging readers to identify several cross-sections of animal bodies pictured in the chapter. Children learn about different species' parenting, daily life, courtship, defense, and eating habits. While fascinating facts abound and intriguing close-ups will delight children, the information is spotty: one entry may cover quirky eating habits, another, a unique defense mechanism. Thus, report writers will need to look elsewhere. Atlas begins with an introduction covering the continents, biomes, and information on how to read the featured maps. Maps of each area include capitals, towns, mountains, borders, and rivers. In addition, small pictures identify famous landmarks, native animals, national sports, and products. Each area is highlighted on a globe in a corner of the page. "Get going" notes offer simple recipes, crafts, and activities. Vibrant photos of wildlife, landscapes, natural phenomenon, and people are included. Small reproductions of the flags of the world are appended. While there is much to look at in this appealing resource, The National Geographic Beginner's World Atlas (National Geographic, 1999) offers larger, easier-to-read maps.-Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Lavishly illustrated with dramatic close-up and time-lapse photography, the Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia brings the animal world vividly to life - watch a frog leap through the air, a moth hatch from its pupa, a snake constrict its prey, and stag beetles in combat. Magnificent full-page environment shots also display animals in their natural habitat, from the barren wastes of the Sahara to the snowy wildernesses of the Himalayan mountains, and to the tropical lagoons of the Great Barrier Reef.

Over 2,000 animal species - from aardvarks to zebras - arranged alphabetically for easy access

Stunning close-up animal photography plus action sequences and key data

Fact-packed animal encyclopedia section about animal life, including behaviour, camouflage, adaptation, migration, breeding and conservation

Fully cross-referenced to guide the reader to related entries and topics

An essential Animal Encyclopedia reference book to support project work at home or at school

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