Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia » (Illustrate)

DK Publishing is world renowned for its distinctive, highly visual books that inform, inspire, and entertain readers of all ages.

Building on the enormous success of DK's renowned natural history titles, Animals: A Visual Encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to the animal kingdom for young readers. Authoritative yet accessible, Animals catalogs everything from aardvarks to zebras with special focus on the superlatives that appeal to children: biggest, fastest, strongest, and strangest. Stunning action photography puts our animal neighbors in context and shows them in their natural habitats, interacting with other animals and taking part in amazing migrations, feeding frenzies, and more.

Children's Literature

DK is well known for its clear and interesting full-color photos, and this encyclopedic look at animals is no exception. The first chapter presents general information about animals: their behavior, life cycle, habitats and endangerment. Five chapters follow: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates. Factfiles provide succinct information concerning each family, genus and species that is included. A photo and a descriptive paragraph introduce the reader to a wide range of animals. There are icons for each animal that give lifespans, relative size, habitat and conservation status. These icons are explained in the front of the book. An index and a four-page glossary are included. This is a reliable source for introductory information. It is also an eye-catching browsing book that is full of interesting facts. Reviewer: Sharon Salluzzo