An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
An Anthology of Intriguing Animals
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Dorling Kindersley
Annotation: Featuring easy-to-read, engagingly descriptive text, a lavishly photographed modern bestiary of amazing stories and myths about more than one hundred species of exotic animals includes profiles of the chameleon, the lemur and the koala.
Genre: [Biology] [Reference]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #172333
Format: Publisher's Hardcover
Copyright Date: 2018
Edition Date: 2018 Release Date: 10/02/18
Illustrator: Long, Daniel,, Rizza, Angela,, Terrazzini, Daniela Jaglenka,
Pages: 224 pages
ISBN: 1-465-47702-0
ISBN 13: 978-1-465-47702-6
Dewey: 590
LCCN: 2018410245
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
Reviews:
Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)

Gold foil-edged pages and a ribbon bookmark lend this anthology the feel of a keepsake volume. In lively prose, Hoare presents birds, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, insects, fish, and sea invertebrates from habitats worldwide. The passages describe the animals- characteristics, along with intriguing details: -The ground pangolin plods along on its back legs because of its huge, powerful front claws.- Bright, close-up photographs are set against ornate pastel backgrounds, while the spreads also include affectionate, matte renderings of each subject. A luxe introduction to the animal kingdom. Ages 7-10. (Oct.)

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Publishers Weekly (Fri Oct 06 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
Reading Level: 3.0
Interest Level: 3-6
Lexile: IG910L
Guided Reading Level: Q
Fountas & Pinnell: Q

Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.

The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether its where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls theres an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end. 

Celebrate your childs curiosity as they:

- Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world 
- Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals 
- Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information.

This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn. 

Explore the diversity of the animal kingdom whilst uncovering: 

-Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
-Stunning photography & illustrations inside
-A beautiful book for the whole family to treasure 
-A quality gift to be passed down through the generations

More in the Series

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.


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