Description
If you're wild about animals, this visual encyclopedia for kids is the ultimate page-turner, bringing our planet's creatures together in spectacular style. This engaging encyclopedia welcomes children aged 9-12 to the animal kingdom where they can meet more than 1,500 species big and small, ranging from ants to zebras and everything in between.
Striking pictures bring kids face-to-face with giant predators they know and love, including polar bears and tigers, as well as mysterious microscopic life, including amoebas and bacteria. The Animal Book: Our World in Pictures is the ideal guide for all budding zoologists, as well as those who simply want to brush up on their animal knowledge.
This in-depth look at the animal kingdom shows a variety of animal habitats in beautiful detail, while accessible information, additional fact boxes, and amazing galleries complete the stories. A jaw-dropping spectrum of animal types—from fish and birds to reptiles and mammals—provides a learning experience like no other in this thrilling animal guide for kids.
Museum Story
Since its founding 130 years ago, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute continues to be a fun and dynamic place which offers amazing experiences for all of its visitors from animal meet-and-greets to keeper talks to research and training demonstrations and conservation education. Now we are home to more than 2,700 animals across 390 species. Come be a part of this unique Smithsonian experience. We know it is the "experience" that will keep you coming back!
Details
- Hardcover
- 304 pages
- Ages: 9-12 years; Grades: 4-7
- 11.2" x 8.5"
