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Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals by Camilla Bedoyere (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherFirefly Books, The Limited

ISBN-101770854576

ISBN-139781770854574

eBay Product ID (ePID)201548231

Product Key Features

Book TitleFirefly Encyclopedia of Animals

Number of Pages256 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicReference / General, Reference / Encyclopedias, Animals / General

IllustratorYes

GenreJuvenile Nonfiction

AuthorCamilla Bedoyere

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight37.2 Oz

Item Length10.5 in

Item Width8.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience

ReviewsThe entries come from all over the world; some are common and others rare, but all are interesting in some way... For browsers and researchers alike, this is a useful and inviting display--and a bargain., This large guide to the animal kingdom introduces Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians, Insects, Spiders and other Invertebrates. It is an amazing overview, a jumping off place to explore each animal in more depth. The superb illustrations are accompanied by enough information to stimulate further exploration. 5 out of 5., Perfect for animal-loving browsers and student researchers alike, this one-volume encyclopedia will greatly enhance a library's animal collection. Recommended.

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromFourth Grade

Grade ToSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal590.3

Table Of ContentContents Mammals What is a mammal? Monotremes and marsupials Anteaters and other insect eaters Bats Vampire bats Primates Carnivores Tigers Seals, whales and dolphins Antarctic seals Elephants Hoofed mammals Rodents and rabbits Why do zebras have stripes? Birds What is a bird? Game birds and ground birds Waders, waterbirds, cranes and seabirds Penguins Owls and birds of prey Eagles Birds of the trees and masters of the air Hummingbirds Songbirds Birds of paradise How do animals communicate? Reptiles What is a reptile? Crocodiles, alligators, turtles and tortoises Nile crocodiles Lizards and snakes Chameleons Amphibians What is an amphibian? Newts and salamanders Frogs and toads Poison-arrow frogs Poisons and venoms Fish What is a fish? Lampreys, sharks and rays Skates, rays and seabed sharks Sturgeon, gars and relatives Eels, tarpons and herring Carp, bream and piranhas Catfish and relatives Electric eel, salmon, hatchetfish and pike Cod, anglers and cusk eels Perchlike fish Tuna Flyingfish, lanternfish and lizardfish Guppies, grunions and relatives Oarfish, squirrelfish and relatives Seahorses, stonefish and relatives Flatfish Coelacanth, lungfish, triggerfish and relatives Why do some animals work together? Insects, spiders and other invertebrates What is an invertebrate? Cockroaches, earwigs, crickets, grasshoppers and relatives Mantids, dragonflies and relatives Bugs, lice, fleas and beetles Stag beetles Flies, moths and butterflies Sphinx moths Bees, wasps, ants and termites Honeybees Spiders and scorpions Orb weavers Snails, slugs and other land invertebrates Sea creatures Rock clingers Why do animals build nests? Index Acknowledgments

SynopsisA lavishly illustrated who's who of the animal kingdom. Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals is a stunning new reference guide to 840 members of the Animal Kingdom from every continent -- North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia. More than 1,000 commissioned full-color watercolors, photographs and distribution maps describe the animal world for readers of all ages. From the smallest mouse to the largest whale, this book offers a detailed and thorough guide to a wide array of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, as well as insects, spiders and other invertebrates. Firefly Encyclopedia of Animals presents accurate, succinct and essential information, as follows: General descriptions of animal Orders and Families Common and species names Shared characteristics in animal groups Describes size, distribution, anatomy, ecology migration, habitats and survival skills Features on animal behavior Accurate labeled illustrations and maps Wildlife conservation and updates on endangered animals. In addition to the principal text, there are side illustrations throughout along with fast-fact panels. Written in clear language that will engage readers of all ages, this authoritative reference is ideal for home and school, where it will be especially useful for natural history reports.

LC Classification NumberQL49.F5185 2014