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First Encyclopedia of Animals

Paul Dowswell

Age: 5+

RRP  NZ$34.99

Series: First Encyclopedias

First Encyclopedia of Animals

By: Paul Dowswell

Illustrated by David Hancock

Series : First Encyclopedias

Age 5+

How does a whale breathe? How does a snake see in the dark? Why do zebras have stripes? This fascinating book has all the answers and more. Simple, easy-to-read text, detailed illustrations and extraordinary wildlife photography introduce children to the wonders of the animal kingdom. Links to exciting recommended websites make this a fantastic resource for use at home or school.
Details
Extent:
64 pages
Dimensions:
279.4 x 224.2mm
Hardback ISBN:
9781409522423
Key Stage:
KS1, KS2
Publication Date:
May 2011
Work Reference:
00590
Contents

Animal 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

Index

Series

View series: First Encyclopedias

Press
A 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

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