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National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals
Get ready to take a walk on the wild side! National Geographic Children's Books' brand-new reference work provides families and children with everything they need to know about the animal kingdom.
You'll meet more than 1,000 animals as you explore the pages of National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals. This comprehensive volume introduces the entire animal kingdom: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and all kinds of invertebrates, from sea squirts to worms and spiders.
Your tour of the animal kingdom will take you to every corner of the planet—from rugged mountain slopes to ocean depths and from steamy jungles to baking deserts and icy polar regions.
First, you'll find out just what an animal is, where animals live, how they behave, and why some are endangered. Then the parade of animals begins, each group in its own color-coded section. A lively introductory essay pointing out each group's distinguishing features is followed by page after page of stunning illustrations, engaging text, fun facts, maps, and more about the amazing range of animals within each group. The vibrant illustrations seem to crawl, chatter, screech, growl, and jump off every page. There's also a glossary to help with all the new terms you'll be learning, and a comprehensive index makes it easy to find just the animal you need for that report you're writing or just to satisfy your curiosity.
You'll find: More than 1,000 species vividly illustrated Fascinating facts at your fingertips Range maps for all major groups of animals Cross-sections and cutaways Photo essays that show animals in their habitats The latest conservation data Features on scientific discoveries and breakthroughs Scientific and common names for all animals Size listings for all illustrated animals Contents prepared under the direction of an international authority on animal sciences Comprehensive glossary and index
The animal kingdom is the greatest show on Earth, and National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals puts it all at your fingertips.
You'll meet more than 1,000 animals as you explore the pages of National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals. This comprehensive volume introduces the entire animal kingdom: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and all kinds of invertebrates, from sea squirts to worms and spiders.
Your tour of the animal kingdom will take you to every corner of the planet—from rugged mountain slopes to ocean depths and from steamy jungles to baking deserts and icy polar regions.
First, you'll find out just what an animal is, where animals live, how they behave, and why some are endangered. Then the parade of animals begins, each group in its own color-coded section. A lively introductory essay pointing out each group's distinguishing features is followed by page after page of stunning illustrations, engaging text, fun facts, maps, and more about the amazing range of animals within each group. The vibrant illustrations seem to crawl, chatter, screech, growl, and jump off every page. There's also a glossary to help with all the new terms you'll be learning, and a comprehensive index makes it easy to find just the animal you need for that report you're writing or just to satisfy your curiosity.
You'll find: More than 1,000 species vividly illustrated Fascinating facts at your fingertips Range maps for all major groups of animals Cross-sections and cutaways Photo essays that show animals in their habitats The latest conservation data Features on scientific discoveries and breakthroughs Scientific and common names for all animals Size listings for all illustrated animals Contents prepared under the direction of an international authority on animal sciences Comprehensive glossary and index
The animal kingdom is the greatest show on Earth, and National Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals puts it all at your fingertips.
192 pages, Hardcover
First published October 10, 2006
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May 3, 2025
More of a general overview of animal species than a detailed bestiary of specific animals. The artwork is stunning!
December 29, 2024
This book really opened up my mind to the complexity of the natural world when I was a child and I credit it with fostering my love for taxonomy and evolutionary biology.
October 6, 2018
I've honestly had this thing since I was in elementary school and I still reference it when I need some Animal Facts ™. The only thing is that I've always been too scared to look in the bug section so oops.
September 10, 2022
Wonderful. wonderful, so much good information. Termites aren't ants, they're in the roach family. Cow killers aren't really ants either, their wasps. Lots of wonderful things to learn about all other life critters. Everyone should dread a book like this. Learn about the things around us.
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June 23, 2012Melissa Neeley
Title:
McGhee, K., & McKay, G. (2007). Encyclopedia of animals. Washington, DC: National Geographic.
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call #: R 590.3 Mcgh
Cost: $42.06
Description:
Readers explore major categories of animals in this colorfully illustrated reference book.
Relevance and Relationship: Readers in primary grades will seek this single volume encyclopedia as a starting point for information inquiry.
Purpose: Teachers can use this encyclopedia as a tool for teaching reference skills. Students can search for animals that can later become the topic of a more investigative project.
Validity: This resource presents factual, unbiased information in a manner that meets the needs of younger readers.
Format: The animals in this book are divided based on six categories. Headings, subheadings, and bullets are used throughout the text. A colorful illustration is provided for each animal.
Arrangement and Presentation:
Photo-essays for each animals are accompanied by photographs and quick-fact sections of information. A glossary helps students define new words and a detailed index simplifies searches.
Diversity:
This encyclopedia is designed to meet the intellectual needs of younger students and the language needs of lower-level readers.
Review Source:
Rainey, B. (2001). National geographic animal encyclopedia (Book Review). Library Talk, 14(1), 53.
Title:
McGhee, K., & McKay, G. (2007). Encyclopedia of animals. Washington, DC: National Geographic.
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call #: R 590.3 Mcgh
Cost: $42.06
Description:
Readers explore major categories of animals in this colorfully illustrated reference book.
Relevance and Relationship: Readers in primary grades will seek this single volume encyclopedia as a starting point for information inquiry.
Purpose: Teachers can use this encyclopedia as a tool for teaching reference skills. Students can search for animals that can later become the topic of a more investigative project.
Validity: This resource presents factual, unbiased information in a manner that meets the needs of younger readers.
Format: The animals in this book are divided based on six categories. Headings, subheadings, and bullets are used throughout the text. A colorful illustration is provided for each animal.
Arrangement and Presentation:
Photo-essays for each animals are accompanied by photographs and quick-fact sections of information. A glossary helps students define new words and a detailed index simplifies searches.
Diversity:
This encyclopedia is designed to meet the intellectual needs of younger students and the language needs of lower-level readers.
Review Source:
Rainey, B. (2001). National geographic animal encyclopedia (Book Review). Library Talk, 14(1), 53.
June 19, 2012
A fantastic book for anyone interested in the many different species of animals. This book is a good reference for looking at general groups of animals, with a paragraph at the top of the page describing each group.
The pages are packed with detailed, colour illustrations of many different species. These illustrations are each labelled with their common name and scientific name. Many of the species also have a short fact.
The pages are packed with detailed, colour illustrations of many different species. These illustrations are each labelled with their common name and scientific name. Many of the species also have a short fact.
June 24, 2009
Really isn't an encyclopedia as it doesn't include all animals. It also uses drawing instead of photos. But over all it's packed with info and animals so you can't go wrong.
August 4, 2010
We really have enjoyed this book and every kid who comes to my house does too! Great coffee table book...
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