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First Encyclopedia of Animals

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ISBN 9781836041641
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9781836041641
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Product Description

First Encyclopedia of Animals

Author(s): Paul Dowswell

Format: Hardback

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.

Chapters in this book include
- Animal world

Mammals
- Mammals
- What's for dinner?
- Night mammals
- Hide and seek
- Escaping from enemies
- Living together
- Baby mammals
- Sea mammals

Birds
- Bird life
- Colours
- In the air
- Bodies and beaks
- Nests and chicks

Reptiles
- Reptile life
- Snap and grab
- Special senses
- Reptile defences
- Young reptiles

Amphibians

Creepy-crawlies
- Creepy-crawlies
- Baby bugs
- Bug food
- Colours and tricks
- Butterflies

Water life
- Living in the sea
- Baby fish
- Sea hunters
- Sea monsters
- Coral reefs


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Other Details

Publisher:
Usborne Publishing
Publisher Title:
First Encyclopedia of Animals
Authors:
Paul Dowswell
Format:
Hardback
Imprint:
Usborne Publishing
Series:
First Encyclopedias
Illustrator:
David Hancock
Recommended Age:
5+
Publication Date:
29/04/2025
Language:
English
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
278 × 222 × 13 mm
Weight:
590 g