Join Toronto author and illustrator Karen Patkau as she explores the
world of insects, mammals, sea jellies, reptiles, amphibians, birds,
crustaceans, arachnids, and mollusks. From extremely large creatures,
such as the blue whale, Chinese giant salamander, and goliath tarantula,
to extremely small ones, such as the bumblebee bat, dwarf gecko, and
fairy shrimp, embark on this informative, beautifully illustrated voyage
of discovery. Even the simple fact-filled text is enchantingly presented
in the voices of the animals themselves.
A glossary, map endpapers, and handy charts -- introducing the concepts
of scale and proportion by comparing measurements of animals that are
"Big" and "Really Big" to "Small" and "Really Small" -- make this book a
must-have for parents, schools, and libraries alike.