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+.