An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Wild
Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara?
This exciting and eye-opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full-color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals - and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers.
Includes:
- Animals of the world
- Animals under threat
- People's relationship to animals
- How to help animals and the planet
> Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries.
Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.
