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Animal ultimate handbook, written by Andrea Mills, Lizzie Munsey, Catherine Saunders; consultant: Cathriona Hickey

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Animal ultimate handbook

written by Andrea Mills, Lizzie Munsey, Catherine Saunders; consultant: Cathriona Hickey

Take a tour of the animal kingdom and learn everything there is to know about the wildlife that inhabit the Earth in this complete guide to animals. The latest title in DK's popular Ultimate Handbook series takes you on a journey of a lifetime as you discover some of the world's most incredible mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. Whether you are trekking through the hot and humid rainforest, exploring the dark depths of the ocean, or climbing the snow-capped, icy mountains, you will learn all about some of the extraordinary animals that live on Earth. This ultimate kids' factbook book includes must-know facts and stats about more than 200 species of animal, from where they live to how they communicate with one another, and much, much more. With modern, detailed illustrations and unique information confirmed by our own animal expert, this book is perfect for inquisitive, young animal-lovers. With this informative book, you will learn to tell your dolphins from your porpoises, predators from your prey, and carnivores from your herbivores

Mammals -- What is a mammal? -- Head-to-head! -- Communication -- Domesticated animals -- Head-to-head -- Amphibians -- What is an amphibian? -- Head-to-head! -- Skilled defenders -- Head-to-head -- Fish -- What is a fish? -- Head-to-head! -- Migration -- Head-to-head! -- Birds -- What is a bird? -- Head-to-head! -- Animal diets -- Head-to-head! -- Dinosaurs -- Reptiles -- What is a reptile? -- Head-to-head! -- Classifying creatures -- Head-to-head! -- Invertebrates -- What is an invertebrate> -- Prime predators -- Head-to-head! -- Insect camouflage -- Metamophosis -- Animal extinction -- Save the animals!

juvenile