Book details
The Animal Book (The Fact Book)
Description
Get ready for a walk on the wild side through every continent on Earth! Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in Lonely Planet Kids' The Animal Book, a beautiful encyclopedia featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we're affecting their lives and habitats, such as reindeer helping to deliver food for Arctic communities and elephants hunted for their tusks in Africa. Animals are all around us, but sometimes we forget just how remarkable they are. With The Animal Book, kids can discover some of the world's most diverse and fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects and invertebrates, from those they can spot in their backyard to more endangered species in jungles, deserts and freezing oceans. They'll also learn about conservation efforts and how to help protect wildlife and the planet. Dawn Cooper's wonderful illustrations are combined with fantastic photographs and expert authorship by Ruth Martin. Organized by continent, The Animal Book covers: Arctic North & Central America South America Europe Africa Asia Oceania Antarctica Oceans About Lonely Planet Kids: Come explore! Let's start an adventure. Lonely Planet Kids excites and educates children about the amazing world around them. Combining astonishing facts, quirky humor and eye-catching imagery, we ignite their curiosity and encourage them to discover more about our planet. Every book draws on our huge team of global experts to help share our continual fascination with what makes the world such a diverse and magnificent place-inspiring children at home and in school.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
proficient
Length
164 pages
Why to read
- Educational Value: 'The Animal Book (The Fact Book)' by Ruth Martin is packed with factual information about a wide variety of animals, making it an excellent resource for learning about different species, their habitats, behaviors, and conservation status.
- Engaging Content: The book is designed to captivate readers of all ages with its vivid illustrations and easy-to-understand text, ensuring that learning about animals is both fun and engaging.
- Inspiration for Conservation: By providing insights into the lives of animals and the challenges they face, the book can inspire readers to become more interested in wildlife conservation and understand the importance of protecting natural habitats.
- Perfect for Young Readers: With its straightforward layout and clear explanations, 'The Animal Book (The Fact Book)' is particularly suitable for young readers who are curious about the animal kingdom and eager to explore the diversity of life on our planet.