ID | 000931 |
Call Number | 590.3/ARL |
Title Proper | DK Animal Encyclopedia |
Language | ENG |
Author | Arlon, Penelope |
Publication | Great Britain, Dorling Kindersley Limited, 2004. |
Description | 160p Green and White Spine |
Note | Five sections cover each of the main animal groups. Spectacular photographs and bite-sized facts and quizzes make reading and learning fun. An excellent resource to help children improve their knowledge and reference skills. |
Note | Introduction The animal kingdom
Mammals The world of mammals Lemurs and monkeys The apes The cat family Big cats The dog family Bears Small and cunning The burrowers Insect-eating mammals Rodents Flying mammals Marsupials The mighty elephant On the hoof The cattle family The horse family Hoofed giants Water mammals Ocean giants
Birds THe world of birds Courtship Nesting Hatching out Songbirds Life in the air Freshwater birds Sea birds In the chill Birds of prey Night flyers Exotic flyers Gamebirds Globetrotters Flightless birds
Reptiles and Amphibians The world of reptiles Under a shell Introducing lizards Hunting and defence Slithering snakes Attack and defence Crocodiles and alligators The world of amphibians Frogs and toads Hunting and hiding Salamanders and newts
Creepy Crawlies The world of insects Egg to adult On the move Eating habits Defence Pests and plagues Butterflies and moths Beetles and bugs Bees and wasps Ants and termites Flies The world of non-insects Spiders and scorpions Strange land creatures Sea crustaceans Sea molluscs Brainless wonders The wonder of microlife
Fish The world of fish Finding food Staying alive Making more fish Sharks and ray
Reference Section Amazing animal facts Index Acknowledgements and picture credits |
Standard Number | 0751341517 |
Price. Qualification | Rs.350(Hb) |
Classification Number | 590.3 |
Key Words | IGCSE ; Animals ; Animals - Encyclopedia |