My First Animals Activity Box with Book(s) and Puzzle

DK's astonishingly wonderful Animal--produced in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institution and more than 70 expert zoologists--profiles over 2,000 species, from the tiny spider mite to the massive blue whale. To call this book "profusely illustrated" is to seriously under-represent page after page of breathtaking photography capturing the thrumming life with sharp clarity. Even the page borders are covered with collages of animal skins to indicate which class of organisms is represented in that section--every inch of this heavy book is gorgeous.

Besides heft and beauty, Animal has authority. Editors-in-chief David Burnie and Don E. Wilson are top biologists, and they have assembled a crack team of consultants for each section of the book. For instance, Richard Rosenblatt of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography takes charge of the chapter on fish, so all the classification, behaviour and distribution data is up-to-date and full of the kind of detail that comes from years of professional specialisation. In addition to basic size, location and status information, each animal gets a short, one to two-paragraph description, enough to give a feel for the creature:

The blackfin icefish produces a natural "antifreeze", enabling it to survive in the subzero waters of the Antarctic. It lacks red blood cells and hence looks rather pale, but has excellent blood circulation, and a strong heart which weighs as much as that of a small mammal. Its large, toothy mouth led to it being called the crocodile fish by 19th-century whalers.

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animal - Rated
This excellent book has been produced by 72 contributors andconsultants. Over 2000 species are described. The book is divided into two parts a)covering introduction,habitatsand the animal kingdom b)sections on mammels,birds, reptiles,amphibians,fish and invertibrates.Each grouping covers anatomy,feeding,reproduction,movement and defence.For each species there is a distribution map,short description and first class illustration. Ahistory of endangered species and glossary are included. The book does not include my favourite animal-the takin (Budorcas toxicolor) the national animal of Bhutan.

OH MY GOD!!! - Rated
What a fantastic book, and another spectacular publication from Dorling Kindersley. A truly awe-inspiring read, and one that can be enjoyed by all ages. This book has resulted in many a sleepless night, as I just couldn't put it down. A true source of very relevant and accurate information, including some of the finest wildlife photographs ever captured, I would recommend this book to EVERYONE.

WOW! - Rated
WOW! What more can I say? A stunning book, full of stunning pictures! Those who own or have read - 'Universe' 'Earth' 'Ocean' and enjoyed them will love this book. This book is great for anyone, a must buy!

Awe inspiring content and presentation - Rated
"Animal" is extraordinarily good value for anyone interested in the natural world. In more than 600 superbly presented large format pages, several thousand species are beautifully illustrated and their key characteristics including distribution and conservation status described precisely and authoratively. There are introductory chapters providing a general overview of zoology including the tree of classification. The main part of the text is broken into large chapters on mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, reptiles, fish and inverterbrates, covering almost every species most people will have heard of, and many others. Attention to the more obscure branches of nature is as meticulous as that given to the best-known species. "Animal" is a book for stimulating browsing and for reference, for many years to come.

Simply the Best Animal Encyclopedia - Rated
Every single animal with any significance in the world is displayed colourfully and vibrantly in this cleverly stuctured encyclopedia. Once you know all this, you will never need to know anything more about animals.