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Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals - by Philip Whitfield & Camilla Bedoyere (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A lavishly illustrated who's who of the animal kingdom.
- 9-12 Years
- 10.54" x 8.32" Paperback
- 256 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Reference
Description
About the Book
Presents information about animals ranging from vampire bats and tarsiers to oarfish and bumblebees.--Book Synopsis
A lavishly illustrated who's who of the animal kingdom.
Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals is a stunning new reference guide to 840 members of the Animal Kingdom from every continent -- North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia.
More than 1,000 commissioned full-color watercolors, photographs and distribution maps describe the animal world for readers of all ages. From the smallest mouse to the largest whale, this book offers a detailed and thorough guide to a wide array of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, spiders and other invertebrates.
Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals presents accurate, succinct and essential information, as follows:
- General descriptions of animal Orders and Families
- Common and species names
- Shared characteristics in animal groups
- Describes size, distribution, anatomy, ecology migration, habitats and survival skills
- Features on animal behavior
- Accurate labeled illustrations and maps
- Wildlife conservation and updates on endangered animals.
In addition to the principal text, there are side illustrations throughout along with fast-fact panels.
Written in clear language that will engage readers of all ages, this authoritative reference is ideal for home and school, where it will be especially useful for natural history reports.
Review Quotes
Perfect for animal-loving browsers and student researchers alike, this one-volume encyclopedia will greatly enhance a library's animal collection. Recommended.--Shelley Glantz "Library Media Connection" (5/1/2015 12:00:00 AM)
The entries come from all over the world; some are common and others rare, but all are interesting in some way... For browsers and researchers alike, this is a useful and inviting display--and a bargain.-- "Kirkus Reviews" (11/15/2014 12:00:00 AM)
This large guide to the animal kingdom introduces Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians, Insects, Spiders and other Invertebrates. It is an amazing overview, a jumping off place to explore each animal in more depth. The superb illustrations are accompanied by enough information to stimulate further exploration. 5 out of 5.--Katrina Yurenka "Youth Services Book Review" (11/25/2014 12:00:00 AM)
About the Author
Dr Philip Whitfield is a lecturer in zoology and natural science at King's College, University of London.
