The Animal Book

Take a Walk on the Wild Side!

Published by Arcturus
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

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About The Book

Children can set off on an extraordinary guided tour of the animal kingdom with this comprehensive reference book, brought to life with eye-opening full-color wildlife photography. From the high-flying realm of the birds to the mysterious twilight world of deep-sea creatures, this smart visual guide introduces young readers to the incredible wonders of the animal kingdom. Find out about habitats, ecosystems, survival skills and more, through high-impact facts, astounding stats, and cutting-edge scientific knowledge. Accessible, entertaining, and authoritative, this comprehensive visual reference guide is the perfect introduction to the world of animals for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Discovery Library brings together wonderfully visual paperback reference guides for children, covering popular topics from animals to space!

About The Author

Dr. Michael Leach is a full time wildlife author and photographer. He has travelled to all 7 continents and worked with many of the world's most charismatic animals - polar bears in the Arctic, gorillas in central Africa, lemurs in Madagascar, sperm whales in the mid-Atlantic, monkeys in the Amazon, penguins in the Antarctic and elephants in Kenya. He is the author of 36 books and has given more than 4000 illustrated talks. Dr. Meriel Lland is a writer, researcher, photographer, and film-artist entranced by the natural world. She's travelled with reindeer in Scandanavia, elephants in Africa, and camels in Morocco. Meriel lectures in university and runs workshops in school and the wider community. Her writing and images have appeared in publications worldwide. Juanita Londoño-Gaviria was born in Colombia, and has always lived amidst the mountains, surrounded by nature, birds and flowers. She studied fashion design in her hometown, Medellín, and graduated in Concept Art from Vancouver Film School in 2018 and has been freelancing as an illustrator and a textile designer since then.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Arcturus (November 5, 2024)
  • Length: 128 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781398836211
  • Ages: 8 - 12

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