Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals

(Hardback)

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A next-generation animal encyclopedia bursting with breathtaking photography and packed with the topics kids love most Experience the world's most incredible animals in one amazing book. Like the hugely successful Eyewitness series itself, Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Animals includes all the topics children most want to read about. The world's most amazing animals are here, from tiny ants to the mighty blue whale and soaring eagles to relaxed sloths. Each page is illustrated with jaw-dropping photography and packed with facts and graphics. Encounter the wonders of wildlife, from deadly predators to beautiful butterflies, all as you've never seen them before. And meet the experts who study them, from entomologists to zoologists, in absorbing Q&As that explain what they do and why they love it. With its mix of nerdy knowledge, fun facts, and incredible images, this extraordinary book will keep kids engaged for hours.

Author Bio

Professor Joann Fletcher is based in the department of archaeology at the University of York and is the author of nine books, including The Story of Egypt. She has made several television series for the BBC, was one of the scientists responsible for the multi award-winning television documentary Mummifying Alan: Egypt's Last Secret (2011) and is currently part of an international team undertaking research into the ancient population of Megiddo.