An Anthology of Intriguing Animals (DK Children's Anthologies)

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This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there's an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end.

Fact: If we could drink like a camel, we would have to drink a glass of water every two seconds for 10 minutes. Discover the incredible facts, stories, and myths behind your favorite animals, whether it's how the koala got its name or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the sun across the sky. Children can pore over the spectacular photographs, including detailed close-ups, and learn fun facts at the same time. This book offers the reader(s) the chance to go on a world adventure, discovering and learning about 104 of the worlds animals. You will learn some fun, intriguing, weird and interesting facts about the animals, as well as how some of these animals appear in myths around the world.A beautiful book filled with stunning photographs and fascinating information on all the animals that matter to children. Throughout the book, each specially chosen animal is revealed in stunning photos and gorgeous illustrations. Kids will be intrigued by all the small, exciting details. The animal factbook also explores some of the stories and mysterious myths surrounding their favorite beasts. This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. Zapanjujućom fotografijom i prekrasnim ilustracijama, ova enciklopedija istražuje divlje životinje svijeta, od najvećih kitova do najmanjih insekata. Antologija očaravajućih životinja oduševit će i nadahnuti djecu (ali i odrasle) koja vole životinje. Otkrit će nevjerojatne činjenice i fascinantne priče o svojim omiljenim životinjama, kao i nešto o onima za koje nikad nisu čuli! Otkrit ćete zašto je usporeni ljenjivac tako trom i još mnogo toga! Did you know?Seadragons are some of the strangest fish in the sea. The leafy seadragon in particular looks more like seaweed than a fish. It has flaps of skin that make wavy branches, helping to disguise it.

Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders there's an animal for everyone in this celebration of the animal kingdom. As an adult I thoroughly enjoyed this book myself, I'm enthralled by beautifully illustrated reference books. I even learnt so much!! As a nanny, I find this book a fantastic piece of educational material, as my little charges are very interested in animals, and this book is a fantastic way for us all to sit down, and learn about animals from all over the world. Mr 2 enjoys this book the most, and has even learned of some new species of animasl, his favorite being the Mandril ! This book is a treasure to read, and the kids just love the beautiful images accompanied with the gorgeous artwork.

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With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories. Did you know? Chameleons change colors to send messages to each other, such as “I’m angry!” or to help control their temperature. Ak máte doma malého objavovateľa a milovníka zvierat, zbystrite. Hľadáte pre vaše dieťa knihu s naozaj veľkým výberom zvierat, reálnymi fotografiami a stručnými zaujímavosťami? Tak už nehľadajte, práve ste ju našli. Did you know? Quokkas are very rare. To have the best chance of seeing one, you need to visit an island called Rottnest, west of Australia.

From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders, there's an animal for everyone in this animal encyclopedia with a twist! I would have liked this better if the animals had been organized alphabetically or by type; it appears that they were just roughly organized from largest to smallest. Also, I thought it was odd that the author spent so much time talking about the role of different animals in different cultural and religious belief systems. Since there are only two paragraphs about each animal, I didn't think that some of the details should have made the cut. If someone wants to know about animals in mythology around the world, they can read a mythology book. This animal encyclopedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, as well as some of the stories and myths surrounding their favourite beasts. A book to treasure, filled with stunning photographs, beautiful illustrations, and fascinating information on all the animals that children love.Containing more than 100 species, this beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you, and possibly uncover a new favorite along the way. With easy-to-read text and large images, this compendium of creatures invites young readers to explore the animal kingdom and get to know each animal individually--from big to small, feathered to furred. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, as well as some of the stories and myths surrounding their favourite beasts. Zvieratá a ich úžasný svet čitateľa nevedie žiadnymi omáčkami a ide rovno na vec. Po otvorení knihy nájdete obsah so zoznamom zvierat a hneď na ďalšej stránke nás kniha už vťahuje do zvieracej ríše. Though, if I could provide a suggestion - I would LOVE to see one of these for every continent. I would love to see an Animals of North America or Animals of Africa book. It truly would be amazing. This animal encyclopedia contains over 100 creatures. Beautiful illustrations with storybook elements will bring the animal kingdom to life. This educational book is perfect for kids to read by themselves or together with their parents as a bedtime story.