Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals

ISBN 10: 1770854576 / ISBN 13: 9781770854574

Published by Firefly Books, 2014

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Synopsis:

A lavishly illustrated who's who of the animal kingdom

Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals is a stunning new reference guide to 840 members of the Animal Kingdom from every continent -- North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia

More than 1,000 commissioned full-color watercolors, photographs and distribution maps describe the animal world for readers of all ages From the smallest mouse to the largest whale, this book offers a detailed and thorough guide to a wide array of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, spiders and other invertebrates

Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals presents accurate, succinct and essential information, as follows:

• General descriptions of animal Orders and Families
• Common and species names
• Shared characteristics in animal groups
• Describes size, distribution, anatomy, ecology migration, habitats and survival skills
• Features on animal behavior
• Accurate labeled illustrations and maps
• Wildlife conservation and updates on endangered animals

In addition to the principal text, there are side illustrations throughout along with fast-fact panels

Written in clear language that will engage readers of all ages, this authoritative reference is ideal for home and school, where it will be especially useful for natural history reports

About the Author:

Dr Philip Whitfield is a lecturer in zoology and natural science at King's College, University of London

Bibliographic Details

Title: Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals
Publisher: Firefly Books
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good