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+.
ISBN: | 9781398820234 |
Publisher: | Arcturus Publishing |
Imprint: | Arcturus Editions |
Published date: | 01 Feb 2023 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 128 |
Weight: | -1g |
Height: | 280mm |
Width: | 225mm |
Spine width: | 0mm |