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
