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First Encyclopedia of Animals

By (author) Paul Dowswell, Illustrated by David Hancock

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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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Publisher | Usborne Publishing Ltd
Published date | 13 Mar 2025
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 64
Dimensions | 278 x 222 x 13mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 590g
ISBN | 978-1-8360-4164-1
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BISAC | juvenile nonfiction / science & technology / environmental science & ecology

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