Amazing Animals: A Nature Adventure

by Peter David Scott (Illustrator)

Peter David Scott’s richly detailed and colorful artwork brings the beauty of the natural world into your hands in this collection of amazing animals from around the world. From the western gorilla of the African rain forests to the colossal squid that resides deep beneath the sea, animals from every habitat are featured on these pages. A field guide — complete with pencil sketches of each animal — presents the reader with more facts about these creatures.

Genres: Nonfiction

64 pages, Hardcover

First published March 10, 2015

Reviews

[J. Bryce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a great book but it has beautiful illustrations and a single sentence that describes each animal - then more info in the "Field notes" in the back.

Pretty, but pretty shallow.

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first, I was concerned that the two-page illustration spreads had inadequate text, yet a lexical level far beyond very young children. Then I realized that the bulk of the information comes at the end. While this format is slightly unorthodox, having one salient fact for each animal is very effective. It gives the reader a sense of wanting more, but also an easily remembered factoid to fall back on. And the illustrations themselves are unbelievably lifelike and gorgeous. A must for any Juvenile Non-Fiction Collection.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is physically heavy to hold, which might make it difficult for Story Time. But it is SO BEAUTIFUL and the art is just wonderful. So I might have to power through.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations and interesting facts!