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Young readers can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in this hardback guide, showcasing the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures with breath-taking full-colour wildlife photography. Packed with amazing images, dozens of ingenious diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the definitive directory of the natural world - from hummingbirds to blue whales. Readers can learn how wolves communicate, how a tree frog startles predators and how fast a great white shark swims. Chapters include: • Birds • Mammals • Amphibians • Invertebrates • Reptiles • Fish With information on habitats, evolution, conservation and featuring a glossary of key terms, this is the ultimate book on the animal kingdom for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors to present STEM topics with clarity, passion and intelligence. Each title brought to life by exceptional photography, illustrations and infographics.

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Author:   Claudia Martin ,  Jules Howard
Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Arcturus
Dimensions:   Width: 22.50cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.826kg
ISBN:  

9781839408472

ISBN 10:   1839408472
Pages:   128
Publication Date:   01 January 2023
Recommended Age:   From 8 to 12 years
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: The World of Animals The World of Animals Focus On: Animal Groups Evolution History of Life Habitats Food Chains Focus On: Life Cycles Migration Endangered Animals Domesticated Animals Chapter 2: Mammals Mammals Dogs Cats Elephants Rodents Focus On: Marine Animals Horses Apes Focus On: Marsupials Bats Chapter 3: Birds Birds Hummingbirds Toucans Focus On: Birds of Prey Flamingos Parrots Woodpeckers Focus On: Flightless Birds Peafowl Penguins Chapter 4: Amphibians Amphibians Focus On: Metamorphosis Frogs Salamanders Chapter 5: Reptiles Reptiles Snakes Lizards Focus On: Scales and Scutes Crocodiles Turtles Chapter 6: Fish Fish Sharks Seahorses Scorpionfish Clownfish Focus On: On a Coral Reef Pufferfish Flatfish Focus On: In the Deep Sea Cichlids Chapter 7: Invertebrates Invertebrates Beetles Butterflies Bees and Wasps Crabs Focus On: Arachnids Slugs and Snails Octopus Focus On: Cnidarians Starfish Glossary Index

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Claudia Martin has written extensively for children and young adults. She specializes in books on biology, history, technology, current affairs and the natural world. Her books have been translated into fourteen languages. She lives in London. Jules Howard, the consultant, is a highly respected zoologist and conservationist. He writes for BBC Wildlife Magazine and The Guardian, and appears regularly on radio and TV, including BBC Radio 4's The Living World. He has also chaired live science events at festivals, including Edinburgh International Science Festival and Cheltenham Science Festival. He lives in Northamptonshire, UK.

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