Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals

First Animal Encyclopedia

by Jon Kirkwood, Jon Kirkwood

The newly revised Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is the perfect reference for children who are just learning to look up information for themselves. The entries are clearly presented with simple, informative text and more than 1,500 exciting color illustrations and photographs, arranged thematically by animal group. Cross-reference boxes help readers move through the book and find related topics of interest. Covering mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, amphibians, and sea creatures, with an introductory chapter on general topics such as habitat, migration, and conservation, The Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals is just the thing for young zoologists on their first research mission.

Genres: Science, Reference, Childrens, Nonfiction, Animals, Education

144 pages, Hardcover

First published August 15, 1998

Reviews

[negin · Rating 1 out of 5]

what a great book, absolutely drove my life for animals, deffo recommend but I dont remember anything that happened because I was read it when I was 4

[Kymberlie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book for the kids to read and to be read to. We are really enjoying this from the library. Over and over again!

[Aliyah Majothi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a fantastic and easy-to-understand book for young children. With clear, simple text and vibrant illustrations, it includes a wide variety of animals like mammals, birds and sea creatures. the book is organised in a way that makes it perfect for early readers. It's a great resource for sparking curiosity and helping kids learn more about the animal world in a fun yet engaging way. It is a great addition to any child's bookshelf.

[Heidi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for the young animal lover in your family.

[Savanna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary: This book is exactly what it claims to be: an encyclopedia of animals. It contains a wide variety of hundreds of different animals and tells interesting facts about each animal.

I thought that this book would be a really useful reference book, but I didn’t enjoy reading it all at once.

Reference Book/Nonfiction

There is nothing really controversial in this book.

[Bridget]

On the hardcover shelf.

[Erienne · Rating 5 out of 5]

We have used this a lot over the years. The girls have gotten a lot out of it.

[Jonathan Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Kingfisher First Animal Encyclopedia is brought you by John Farndon

[Alistair Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like animals and I like that there are like a hundred animals in this book. I like that it has reptiles, mammals, birds, and more different kinds of animals. I liked the pictures and words too.