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This animal encyclopedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, as well as some of the stories and myths surrounding their favourite beasts.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders there´s an animal for everyone in this celebration of the animal kingdom. Every animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed images. The index is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected.

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals makes an attractive gift for any child who can´t get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.

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1: Baleen whale
2: Orca
3: Elephant
4: Crocodile
5: Shark
6: Giraffe
7: Rhinoceros
8: Hippopotamus
9: Jellyfish
10: Cobra
11: Tiger
12: Dolphin
13: Lion
14: Walrus
15: Peafowl
16: Camel
17: Moose
18: Swordfish19: Polar bear
20: Ostrich
21: Puma
22: Zebra
23: Kangaroo
24: Snow leopard
25: Boa
26: Cheetah
27: Anteater
28: Skunk
29: Salmon
30: Parrot
31: Quokka
32: Squirrel monkey
33: Viscacha
34: Parrotfish
35: Koala
36: Owl
37: Sloth
38: Fox
39: Hare
40: Kiwi
41: Platypus
42: Chameleon
43: Gila monster
44: Meerkat
45: Piranha
46: Toucan
47: Tortoise
48: Caecilian
49: Flying fish
50: Gecko
51: Seadragon
52: Puffin
53: Viperfish
54: Hedgehog
55: Reindeer
56: Stingray
57: African wild dog
58: Giant panda
59: Wolf
60: Gorilla
61: Milk snake
62: Seal
63: Sheep
64: Otter
65: Marine iguana
66: Orangutan
67: Wolverine
68: Flamingo
69: Octopus
70: Red panda
71: Beaver
72: Sea turtle
73: Pheasant
74: Penguin
75: Porcupine
76: Mandrill
77: Pangolin
78: Lemur
79: Vulture
80: Raccoon
81: Bat
82: Starfish
83: Axolotl
84: Slow loris
85: Toad
86: Moth
87: Mole
88: Hummingbird
89: Scorpion
90: Mantis shrimp
91: Butterfly
92: Kingfisher
93: Sea slug
94: Clownfish
95: Dragonfly
96: Frog
97: Grasshopper
98: Praying mantis
99: Crab
100: Beetle
101: Ant
102: Bug
103: Wasp
104: Spider
105: Tree of life
106: Glossary
107: Visual guide
108: Acknowledgements

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A huge green-and-gold animal extravaganza, Ben Hoare´s An Anthology of Intriguing Animals integrates wildlife photography with exquisite illustrations [...] Its lively text strikes a perfect balance between the scatological (rhinos leave each other messages in their poo) and the fascinating (hippos secrete a thick pink sweat that acts as sunscreen). The Guardian

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