Description
Book SynopsisAn encyclopedia that introduces young readers to the wonders of the animal world. Filled with information on mammals, birds, reptiles, creepy-crawlies and waterlife, it answers such questions as 'Which animal has a tongue as long as its body?'; 'How does a whale breath?'; 'How does a snake see in the dark?'; and, 'Why do zebras have stripes?'.
Trade ReviewA beauty of a book with a huge amount of information and loads of links for curious minds to follow to find out more. This is definitely a step up in content but without losing any of the Usborne joy. * Rhino Reads *
Table of ContentsAnimal world
Mammals
1 Mammals
2 What's for dinner?
3 Night mammals
4 Hide and seek
5 Escaping from enemies
6 Living together
7 Baby mammals
8 Sea mammals
Birds
1 Bird life
2 Colours
3 In the air
4 Bodies and beaks
5 Nests and chicks
Reptiles
1 Reptile life
2 Snap and grab
3 Special senses
4 Reptile defences
5 Young reptiles
Amphibians
Creepy-crawlies
1 Creepy-crawlies
2 Baby bugs
3 Bug food
4 Colours and tricks
5 Butterflies
Water life
1 Living in the sea
2 Baby fish
3 Sea hunters
4 Sea monsters
5 Coral reefs
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