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The World of Animals
A beautifully illustrated bookl Pictorial h/d wit d/j. The World of Animals, in 256 fact- filled pages, investigates and describes the anatomy, behavior and habitats of over 1000 animals.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published October 28, 2011
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November 14, 2019
This is a very informative book about animals. It dives into things you've never heard of, such as sturgeons or warblers. What I like about this book is that it starts with simple animals, then ends with complex ones. They also sum up everything from that page in a box on one corner, which makes it easier to remember. There are some hard-to-read sentences, but the vocabulary level is low and I thought it was a good book to read when wanting to know more about our Earth.
September 6, 2023
one of the first books I ever read. Absolute heater. Taught me everything I know (read: once knew) about animals
January 27, 2016
The non-fiction science book “The World of Animals” was written by Martin Walters. This book talks about different kinds of animals, especially mammals in Southern Africa and Latin America. The first animal this book talks about is a lion. Lions are known as the kings of the savannah. The lionesses are known as the queens of the savannah. A lion is the biggest wild animal in Africa. The lion’s mane, or its hair protects its throat from bad shots. It also intimidates the enemy and the lion seems strong when it blows. The lioness is the one who hunts the prey for the whole group. The lion also sleeps 20 hours a day. One troupe of lions contains about 20 lions. When foreign lions get in the territory of a group, the males attack it, unless it is stronger and chases the whole group out. When young males reach 3 years old, they are chased out of the group by older male lions. Another animal this book talks about is a dolphin. Dolphins live in groups, same as lions. Dolphins get out of their mother’s tummy with the tale first. Once it gets older, it becomes the best swimmer of the world. It can jump 7 meters and it can get 600 meters down the ocean. The fastest dolphin is the orca. It can travel 55 km/hour. When a dolphin is in danger, it cries and every other dolphin in its group immediately goes to rescue the one in danger.
I think my friends will be interested in this book. I think they will be interested in it because I hear many of my friends say they love animals. Some want to be a veterinary and others do horseback riding, do they might want to learn about animals in order to achieve their goals. The author wrote this book because a lot of people have pets and they might want to learn how to take care of them. Others are curious about wild animals. The part of the book that is more interesting to me is when it taught the reader that once young male lions turn three, they are chased out of the group by older male lions. This part was both sad and interesting because those poor lions become homeless. They have to search for another home away from their parents. It was interesting because the reader might think that lions stay in their groups for their whole lives.
I would recommend this book to people who want to work as veterinaries when they grow up. Veterinaries are doctors who cure animals from sicknesses, and they have to be experts on those. I would also recommend this book to scientists because they are the ones who learn about this type of information and this book belongs in the category of life science. The part of the book that is most interesting to me is when it states that dolphins can jump 7 meters, higher than a kangaroo, which only jumps 4 meters. It was also interesting when the book said that dolphins could go 600 meters deep in the ocean. The least interesting part was when it talks about the language of dolphins because I was searching for how it is the best swimmer in the world.
I think my friends will be interested in this book. I think they will be interested in it because I hear many of my friends say they love animals. Some want to be a veterinary and others do horseback riding, do they might want to learn about animals in order to achieve their goals. The author wrote this book because a lot of people have pets and they might want to learn how to take care of them. Others are curious about wild animals. The part of the book that is more interesting to me is when it taught the reader that once young male lions turn three, they are chased out of the group by older male lions. This part was both sad and interesting because those poor lions become homeless. They have to search for another home away from their parents. It was interesting because the reader might think that lions stay in their groups for their whole lives.
I would recommend this book to people who want to work as veterinaries when they grow up. Veterinaries are doctors who cure animals from sicknesses, and they have to be experts on those. I would also recommend this book to scientists because they are the ones who learn about this type of information and this book belongs in the category of life science. The part of the book that is most interesting to me is when it states that dolphins can jump 7 meters, higher than a kangaroo, which only jumps 4 meters. It was also interesting when the book said that dolphins could go 600 meters deep in the ocean. The least interesting part was when it talks about the language of dolphins because I was searching for how it is the best swimmer in the world.
March 16, 2013
This book is AMAZING! What a collection of pictures and information about all kinds of animals (and insects!) for kids!
As my son and I were looking through The World of Animals together we were amazed as we flipped each page.
You should have heard the oohs and ahhs and "Mommy, look at this!"s. (Is that a word?! lol)
Of course he learned more about and saw pictures of some of his favorite creatures (like sharks and monkeys and big cats). But he also learned about some creatures he has never heard of before, and as we go through this valuable and fun reference book more I am sure he will continue to learn from and enjoy it for years to come.
Some interesting things to see in this book:
So, if you read many of my posts, you know I live in and LOVE Louisiana! (Even after disappointing ends to football seasons...I still love my homeboys!)
BUT, I never knew that the Indonesian sea slug could pass for an LSU fan, since it is vivid purple and yellow (gold) in color!
Geaux Tigers!!! And Indonesian Sea Slugs!!!
(Do you think they would ever consider adopting it as a secondary mascot?! Just a thought...)
Along the same lines---Louisiana, that is---my Louisiana-born son and I argued about the proper name for a "crayfish."
I would say this is the one "error" I found in the book.
You see, the book calls it a crayfish. Yes, that technically is its name, but seriously...we are Louisiana born and bred. We do NOT have crayfish in our state!!! But CRAWfish---they are everywhere! And boiled or fried up just right, they are quite tasty!
Of course, since the book calls them by their "other" name, my son insists they are CRAYfish. Will the boy every learn?! Tell me there's hope!
Now, above all else, the section my son giggled and got most excited over was by far---
The WORMS Section!!!
(What else would you expect?!)
Worms, worms, pages and pages of worms!!! A six-year old boy's dream come true!
So, what makes this animal (and worm and insect) book so special and different from the rest, you ask?
Aside from the vivid photographs and educational drawings and diagrams, the very beginning of this book unabashedly lays out the truth of how all of these amazing creatures and their habitats came to be.
The very first words on the introductory pages of the book are, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth..." (Genesis 1:1).
From there, the introduction goes on to talk about God's creation of all living things, then about the world-wide flood of Noah's day, then about animals and how God very intelligently and specifically designed them. This book is truly designed to help parents to #TeachtheTruth to our children.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.
As my son and I were looking through The World of Animals together we were amazed as we flipped each page.
You should have heard the oohs and ahhs and "Mommy, look at this!"s. (Is that a word?! lol)
Of course he learned more about and saw pictures of some of his favorite creatures (like sharks and monkeys and big cats). But he also learned about some creatures he has never heard of before, and as we go through this valuable and fun reference book more I am sure he will continue to learn from and enjoy it for years to come.
Some interesting things to see in this book:
So, if you read many of my posts, you know I live in and LOVE Louisiana! (Even after disappointing ends to football seasons...I still love my homeboys!)
BUT, I never knew that the Indonesian sea slug could pass for an LSU fan, since it is vivid purple and yellow (gold) in color!
Geaux Tigers!!! And Indonesian Sea Slugs!!!
(Do you think they would ever consider adopting it as a secondary mascot?! Just a thought...)
Along the same lines---Louisiana, that is---my Louisiana-born son and I argued about the proper name for a "crayfish."
I would say this is the one "error" I found in the book.
You see, the book calls it a crayfish. Yes, that technically is its name, but seriously...we are Louisiana born and bred. We do NOT have crayfish in our state!!! But CRAWfish---they are everywhere! And boiled or fried up just right, they are quite tasty!
Of course, since the book calls them by their "other" name, my son insists they are CRAYfish. Will the boy every learn?! Tell me there's hope!
Now, above all else, the section my son giggled and got most excited over was by far---
The WORMS Section!!!
(What else would you expect?!)
Worms, worms, pages and pages of worms!!! A six-year old boy's dream come true!
So, what makes this animal (and worm and insect) book so special and different from the rest, you ask?
Aside from the vivid photographs and educational drawings and diagrams, the very beginning of this book unabashedly lays out the truth of how all of these amazing creatures and their habitats came to be.
The very first words on the introductory pages of the book are, "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth..." (Genesis 1:1).
From there, the introduction goes on to talk about God's creation of all living things, then about the world-wide flood of Noah's day, then about animals and how God very intelligently and specifically designed them. This book is truly designed to help parents to #TeachtheTruth to our children.
Disclaimer: I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group. No other compensation was received. The fact that I received a complimentary product does not guarantee a favorable review.
November 9, 2011
If you have children (or yourself) that loves to study and look at stunning pictures and facts about animals but don’t want to put a book with evolutionary ideas in their hands then I have just the book for you! Normally I would wait a week to post a review for this type of book but as soon as it arrived on our doorstep we dived into it. This book in one word is AMAZING! but that isn’t enough for you to go on when it comes to why you really should buy this book (although I say this a lot about the books that NLPG puts out).
This book will take you into the world of over 1,000 animals to study their habitats (homes), anatomy, and behavior. From the smallest worm to the biggest mammal you’ll be immersed into the animal world through stunning photography that will make the animals feel like they are coming off the pages at you. My oldest daughter’s favorite section is the one on Mice, Rats and Cavies although she was disappointed that there was only one picture of a guinea pig. While she knows some common cavies she was excited to learn that the mara of Argentina and coypu’s are also considered a cavy, and obviously much larger than a guinea pig!
The book is 8 1/2 by 11 inches and is casebound and what is great is the fact that it lays flat when opened so the entire page spread can be viewed by everyone when being read or referenced. I can think of some great homeschool science curricula that this would go great with as an added feature to the studies. With 256 pages this book will quench or at least whet the appetite of those who want to learn some facts, both common and obscure about the animals that surround us.
While this book was not originally published by Master Books I have not run across anything that would make me shy from this book, again like most of Master Book Publishing books, this one does not contain evolutionary details and sticks with the facts about the animals and doesn’t go into dating so it’s great for those who are young earth creationists and those who believe in an older earth. Again I just cannot say enough about this book and it’s wonderful pictures and the vastness of the facts given. You can find this book at New Leaf Publishing group and it sells for $24.99.
**I was given a copy of this book from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion, no other compensation was given.
This book will take you into the world of over 1,000 animals to study their habitats (homes), anatomy, and behavior. From the smallest worm to the biggest mammal you’ll be immersed into the animal world through stunning photography that will make the animals feel like they are coming off the pages at you. My oldest daughter’s favorite section is the one on Mice, Rats and Cavies although she was disappointed that there was only one picture of a guinea pig. While she knows some common cavies she was excited to learn that the mara of Argentina and coypu’s are also considered a cavy, and obviously much larger than a guinea pig!
The book is 8 1/2 by 11 inches and is casebound and what is great is the fact that it lays flat when opened so the entire page spread can be viewed by everyone when being read or referenced. I can think of some great homeschool science curricula that this would go great with as an added feature to the studies. With 256 pages this book will quench or at least whet the appetite of those who want to learn some facts, both common and obscure about the animals that surround us.
While this book was not originally published by Master Books I have not run across anything that would make me shy from this book, again like most of Master Book Publishing books, this one does not contain evolutionary details and sticks with the facts about the animals and doesn’t go into dating so it’s great for those who are young earth creationists and those who believe in an older earth. Again I just cannot say enough about this book and it’s wonderful pictures and the vastness of the facts given. You can find this book at New Leaf Publishing group and it sells for $24.99.
**I was given a copy of this book from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest opinion, no other compensation was given.
February 22, 2012
Up-to date information on endangered species and environments
Obscure facts and animal record
Amazing comparisons
The World of Animals investigates and describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1,000 animals. From microscopic worms and insects to reptiles, birds, and mammals, this book will provide children with an insight into the incredible range of life in God’s wonderful world. This comprehensive but easy-to-use book boasts a wide range of features to help bring its readers face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world.
I consider this book suitable to be used for grades 1-6 in the homeschool, as a supplemental science book in a standard or Christian school, or as a book that is generally used to enhance the learning of all ages of children in the home.
While it begins with acknowledging that "In the beginning God created.....," continues with the impact of the world wide flood that took place during the days of Noah, and states that God made or created the various features of each creature. Obviously, this is a Christian, Bible based book. However, it is also a good, standard text with excellent illustrations.
The sections begin with the simplest of living "animals and builds each section on the complexity and diversity of the creatures. It concludes with the section on mammals with the Chimpanzee being the final animal shown.
There is a good glossary and index at the back of the book to enable study or research of particulars.
At $24.99 this is a good addition to compliment the science library of homes and schools. I highly recommend ""The World of Animals" (Fascinating facts about the world of animals). Publisher Master Books http://masterbooks.net. ISBN: 978-0-89051-617-1 Category Science/Reference and Science/General
I was provided a complimentary copy of "The World of Animals" by publisher Master Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Review is also on http://ChatWithVera.blogspot.com.
Obscure facts and animal record
Amazing comparisons
The World of Animals investigates and describes the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1,000 animals. From microscopic worms and insects to reptiles, birds, and mammals, this book will provide children with an insight into the incredible range of life in God’s wonderful world. This comprehensive but easy-to-use book boasts a wide range of features to help bring its readers face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world.
I consider this book suitable to be used for grades 1-6 in the homeschool, as a supplemental science book in a standard or Christian school, or as a book that is generally used to enhance the learning of all ages of children in the home.
While it begins with acknowledging that "In the beginning God created.....," continues with the impact of the world wide flood that took place during the days of Noah, and states that God made or created the various features of each creature. Obviously, this is a Christian, Bible based book. However, it is also a good, standard text with excellent illustrations.
The sections begin with the simplest of living "animals and builds each section on the complexity and diversity of the creatures. It concludes with the section on mammals with the Chimpanzee being the final animal shown.
There is a good glossary and index at the back of the book to enable study or research of particulars.
At $24.99 this is a good addition to compliment the science library of homes and schools. I highly recommend ""The World of Animals" (Fascinating facts about the world of animals). Publisher Master Books http://masterbooks.net. ISBN: 978-0-89051-617-1 Category Science/Reference and Science/General
I was provided a complimentary copy of "The World of Animals" by publisher Master Books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own. Review is also on http://ChatWithVera.blogspot.com.
June 30, 2012
The World of Animals is a wonderful introduction to the classifications of the animal kingdom. The first section covers Simple Animals like protists, sponges, hydroids, and coral. The following sections are Worms, Snails & Starfish; Insects and Other Arthropods; Fish; Amphibians & Reptiles; Birds; and Mammals.
This hard back book of 256 pages is high quality with an eye-catching holographic picture of a tiger integrated on the cover. The World of Animals would be good for 3rd to 9th grade children, best for the average 5th to 7th grader. Each turn of the page brings eye-catching illustrations and interesting facts. I was so impressed with the book and my daughter's response to it that I decided to use it as one of the main science books this coming year when we cover the animal kingdom.
As a Christian homeschooling parent, I have a very difficult time finding science books that just give facts without evolution theory webbed in and presented as fact. This book is definitely ideal as it does not have any evolution theory at all. It also is not apologetics, but does credit God as the Creator in the Introduction. It is foremost a science book about facts as they are right here, right now, as science should be.
Although I do like The World of Animals as a reference book very much, I do think it could have been better if it had provided simple trees to help visualize the relationships. Also, I would personally have preferred more use of the Latin names as well. From a homeschooling perspective, this book is arranged more as a reference book than a curriculum. It provides facts but no inquiries, summations, or reviews so it would need to be supplemented.
I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.
This hard back book of 256 pages is high quality with an eye-catching holographic picture of a tiger integrated on the cover. The World of Animals would be good for 3rd to 9th grade children, best for the average 5th to 7th grader. Each turn of the page brings eye-catching illustrations and interesting facts. I was so impressed with the book and my daughter's response to it that I decided to use it as one of the main science books this coming year when we cover the animal kingdom.
As a Christian homeschooling parent, I have a very difficult time finding science books that just give facts without evolution theory webbed in and presented as fact. This book is definitely ideal as it does not have any evolution theory at all. It also is not apologetics, but does credit God as the Creator in the Introduction. It is foremost a science book about facts as they are right here, right now, as science should be.
Although I do like The World of Animals as a reference book very much, I do think it could have been better if it had provided simple trees to help visualize the relationships. Also, I would personally have preferred more use of the Latin names as well. From a homeschooling perspective, this book is arranged more as a reference book than a curriculum. It provides facts but no inquiries, summations, or reviews so it would need to be supplemented.
I received this book for free from New Leaf Publishing Group in exchange for my honest review.
November 8, 2011
The World of Animals is a large, beautiful book that is eye catching to say the least. When I opened the first page I was immediately captivated by the format and layout of the book. With over 250 pages, it is organized to study animals from simple to complex, with "see inside" cutaway views, illustrations, photographs, sidebar boxes, and informative text that provide a just-right introduction to the animal type.
In the introduction (A World Full of Animals) the book starts off quoting Genesis 1:1 and then gives details of the kingdoms of living things, animal design, and the grouping and classifying of animals. This paves the way for the other seven sections of the book: Simple Animals, Worms, Snails & Starfish, Insects & Other Arthropods, Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals. Each section covers a wide variety of the specified animal with breathtakingly beautiful artwork and photos that are guaranteed to capture and hold the attention of the reader. Written in an encyclopedia format, each page is packed full of “bites” of information that are informative without being overwhelming. This book is definitely a Christian homeschooler’s delight. It can easily be used as a reference book for life science or even be used for the primary text that would be the jump start for a year long unit study of animals. With accurate, concise material and appeal to a variety of ages, this book will be one that is pulled from the shelf for years to come.
I received this complimentary copy from New Leaf Press for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
In the introduction (A World Full of Animals) the book starts off quoting Genesis 1:1 and then gives details of the kingdoms of living things, animal design, and the grouping and classifying of animals. This paves the way for the other seven sections of the book: Simple Animals, Worms, Snails & Starfish, Insects & Other Arthropods, Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals. Each section covers a wide variety of the specified animal with breathtakingly beautiful artwork and photos that are guaranteed to capture and hold the attention of the reader. Written in an encyclopedia format, each page is packed full of “bites” of information that are informative without being overwhelming. This book is definitely a Christian homeschooler’s delight. It can easily be used as a reference book for life science or even be used for the primary text that would be the jump start for a year long unit study of animals. With accurate, concise material and appeal to a variety of ages, this book will be one that is pulled from the shelf for years to come.
I received this complimentary copy from New Leaf Press for this review. A positive review was not required and the opinions expressed here are my own.
January 30, 2013
My kids LOVE animals. No seriously they LOVE LOVE LOVE learning about animals, seeing different kinds of animals, and asking millions of questions about animals. Hubby is very interested in reptiles and has owned several different types of reptiles over the years so I think they got their fascination from him. Anyhow when this HUGE book called World of Animals arrived with a very cool picture of a tiger on the front, Apple & Speedy were stoked! They plopped down and dug right in.
World of Animals is full of interesting animal facts. What poisonous fish is considered a delicacy in some Asian countries? What bug surrounds itself with a froth known as "snake spit"? These and many more unusual facts can be found throughout this reference book. Best of all the book is broken into sections by animal classifications which we just studied in our homeschool science co-op! So the book begins with protists and ends with mammals! And within each animal group the pages are broken down into specific animals like African monkeys and colubrid snakes. This is just a terrific reference book that will supplement so many science curriculums and studies.
I may not be as obsessed with animals as my kids are but I love books like this on our homeschool shelves. That way when my kids are asking those million questions that I don't know the answer to, it's right at my fingertips! There is something timeless about opening a book to find an answer!
I received this book from New Leaf Publishing for the purpose of this review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions are my own.
June 25, 2012
The World of Animals
By Martin Walters & Jinny Johnson
This was first published by Parragon Publishing and is a hard cover edition republished by My Father’s World and Master Books by Martin Walters & Jinny Johnson. It has 247 pages including a glossary and an index.
It has every animal imaginable, and some that aren’t, included in this book. Everything from the Micro-World of Protists to Chimpanzees and everything in between. I liked one of the paragraphs on the first page: “This cataclysmic event (the worldwide flood during Noah’s time) would have powerfully transformed the prior landscape. In the post-Flood world, all of the animal life on land and most of the plant life had been buried, forming even then into the fossils we find today. I like that this has a biblical background to the animals and how they formed. Each section also shows a picture labeling each part of the animal. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys reading about animals!
The World of Animals
Martin Walters
By Martin Walters & Jinny Johnson
This was first published by Parragon Publishing and is a hard cover edition republished by My Father’s World and Master Books by Martin Walters & Jinny Johnson. It has 247 pages including a glossary and an index.
It has every animal imaginable, and some that aren’t, included in this book. Everything from the Micro-World of Protists to Chimpanzees and everything in between. I liked one of the paragraphs on the first page: “This cataclysmic event (the worldwide flood during Noah’s time) would have powerfully transformed the prior landscape. In the post-Flood world, all of the animal life on land and most of the plant life had been buried, forming even then into the fossils we find today. I like that this has a biblical background to the animals and how they formed. Each section also shows a picture labeling each part of the animal. I would recommend this for anyone who enjoys reading about animals!
The World of Animals
Martin Walters
January 6, 2012
The World Of Animals is a fascinating resource!
With over 1000 animals included, The World Of Animals takes a look at their anatomy, behavior and habits.
This book is simply incredible! It breaks the animal world down into seven categories: simple animals; worms, snails and starfish; insects and other arthropods; fish; amphibians and reptiles; birds; and mammals.
Each category is then broken down into numerous sub-topics.These are examined in great detail, but without being overly scientific.
Each page is filled with excellent content and easy-to-read descriptions, and is covered with eye-catching graphics, images, and illustrations.
My kids will absolutely love browsing through this resource, turning page after page, digesting the details about scores of God's animal creations.
And my wife will love the potential The World Of Animals brings to our homeschool classroom. With excellent information at our fingertips, it will mean less trips to the library looking for information for reports and essays.
The World Of Animals wold make an excellent addition to any home with children, whether you homeschool or not. The entertainment and excitement of learning about so many varieties of animals is well worth it.
What is your favorite animal? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
With over 1000 animals included, The World Of Animals takes a look at their anatomy, behavior and habits.
This book is simply incredible! It breaks the animal world down into seven categories: simple animals; worms, snails and starfish; insects and other arthropods; fish; amphibians and reptiles; birds; and mammals.
Each category is then broken down into numerous sub-topics.These are examined in great detail, but without being overly scientific.
Each page is filled with excellent content and easy-to-read descriptions, and is covered with eye-catching graphics, images, and illustrations.
My kids will absolutely love browsing through this resource, turning page after page, digesting the details about scores of God's animal creations.
And my wife will love the potential The World Of Animals brings to our homeschool classroom. With excellent information at our fingertips, it will mean less trips to the library looking for information for reports and essays.
The World Of Animals wold make an excellent addition to any home with children, whether you homeschool or not. The entertainment and excitement of learning about so many varieties of animals is well worth it.
What is your favorite animal? You can leave your thoughts in the comments section below.
June 12, 2008
Lainey wanted me to add this one. She loves any of the Parragon Publishing books because they are the perfect size for little hands.
here is the editorial review on Amazon:
Book Description
Bring kids face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world. This amazing reference offers 256 fact-filled pages to investigate and describe the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1000 animals, from microscopic worms to gigantic whales. Kids will discover up-to-date information on endangered species and environments, animal records, obscure facts, and amazing comparisons covering the full range of the animal kingdom, with seven complete sections:
- Simple Animals
- Worms, Snails and Starfish
- Insects and Other Arthropods
- Fish
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals
It’s the perfect way to help children gain a better understanding and appreciation of the animal world around them.
here is the editorial review on Amazon:
Book Description
Bring kids face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world. This amazing reference offers 256 fact-filled pages to investigate and describe the anatomy, behavior, and habitats of over 1000 animals, from microscopic worms to gigantic whales. Kids will discover up-to-date information on endangered species and environments, animal records, obscure facts, and amazing comparisons covering the full range of the animal kingdom, with seven complete sections:
- Simple Animals
- Worms, Snails and Starfish
- Insects and Other Arthropods
- Fish
- Amphibians and Reptiles
- Birds
- Mammals
It’s the perfect way to help children gain a better understanding and appreciation of the animal world around them.
February 24, 2012
Wow!
The pictures in this book are incredible and include both real-life photos and hand drawn images. My kids and I truly enjoyed looking through this book over and over again. Besides the awe-evoking pictures, there are so many interesting facts about so many animals included. Animals from the simplest protists along with critters from every animal group are covered.
This book is ideal as a reference material for a homeschooling class or for any child that loves to learn more about animals. We will be using it to supplement our science curriculum and even as an inspiration for my budding artists to draw creativity from.
This textbook is a pure delight to look thorough and learn from, and I highly recommend it for any personal or educational usage.
New Leaf Publishing sent me the above book for review purposes. It will allow me to keep the book. I have no other connection to and have received no other compensation from New Leaf.
The pictures in this book are incredible and include both real-life photos and hand drawn images. My kids and I truly enjoyed looking through this book over and over again. Besides the awe-evoking pictures, there are so many interesting facts about so many animals included. Animals from the simplest protists along with critters from every animal group are covered.
This book is ideal as a reference material for a homeschooling class or for any child that loves to learn more about animals. We will be using it to supplement our science curriculum and even as an inspiration for my budding artists to draw creativity from.
This textbook is a pure delight to look thorough and learn from, and I highly recommend it for any personal or educational usage.
New Leaf Publishing sent me the above book for review purposes. It will allow me to keep the book. I have no other connection to and have received no other compensation from New Leaf.
December 30, 2013
Seven categories of animals are classified, from "simple" to "mammals." In over 250 pages, double-page spreads include descriptive photographs, several paragraphs of content, superlative claims, and global collaborative facts ("World Watch"). It is difficult to assess value to the textual content: though the numerous photographs receive acknowledgement, the author team has failed to attribute their sources for information. Since editor Steve Parker is a Scientific Fellow at London's Zoological Society (founded as a charity which promotes animal conservation), expect statements about animals such as, "We hunt them for 'sport,' kill them for collections, and eliminate them in case they are dangerous." Research quality would be improved with a more extensive glossary. Without knowing more about the sources of information, this seems an inviting research tool for elementary students.
December 11, 2011
My thoughts- I think this book is a wonderful addition to any homeschool or library.
I like the-
color photos and illustrations
charts listing main characteristics of animals
dividing of animals into sections in the “Table of Contents” from simple animals (jellyfish) to complex (mammals)
I highly recommend this book. It was fun and informational to read.
Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The World of Animals for free from Master Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
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color photos and illustrations
charts listing main characteristics of animals
dividing of animals into sections in the “Table of Contents” from simple animals (jellyfish) to complex (mammals)
I highly recommend this book. It was fun and informational to read.
Disclosure of Material Connection- I received The World of Animals for free from Master Books, a division of New Leaf Publishing Group. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
February 3, 2024
Fascinating book filled with much information about animals of all species. Excellent and well done.
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