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999 Amazing Animal Facts

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999 Amazing Animal Facts explores a vast range of animals from whales and elephants to insects and birds. The book presents over 999 fun and educational facts about animal behaviour, hunting, communication, migration, and habitats. With more than 1200 stunning photographs and 750 specially commissioned illustrations and cross-sections, it offers a captivating visual journey. Features include myths and legends boxes, "Did You Know?" facts, and bite-sized lessons crafted to engage children.
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Ideal for children aged 8 to 12, this book supports school studies in animal biology and is perfect for home or classroom use. Animal-loving young readers seeking an accessible and visually rich introduction to the natural world will find this title especially rewarding.

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Fun facts and over 1200 fantastic pictures explain all about animals and how they behave, including hunting, communication, migration, habitat and much more. The perfect school and home reference for 8 to 12 year-olds.

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999 Amazing Animal Facts features whales, elephants, bears, wolves, monkeys, turtles, snakes, birds, bees, ants and many more fascinating creatures. It presents fun facts in a lively and exciting format, teaching children about animals and their behaviours, including hunting, communication, migration, habitats, and much more.

The book showcases over 1200 stunning pictures by top wildlife photographers, offering close-up and habitat shots. The authoritative and informative text is presented in an attractive, user-friendly format. It includes myths and legends boxes, "Did You Know?" features, and bite-sized fun facts to captivate young readers.

Designed to support school studies for 8 - 12 year olds on animal biology, this book is ideal for both home study and school use. The comprehensive collection of facts was compiled by a team of experts in animal biology, including Rhonda Klevansky, Dr Jen Green, Michael Bright, Tom Jackson, Barbara Taylor, Robin Kerrod, Mark O'Shea, and John Farndon.

Children love animals and enjoy learning about them, making this natural history book both informative and engaging. It presents information through fun facts, focus features, folklore and myth boxes, "Did You Know?" spots, and concise lessons. Illustrated with more than 1200 photos from the world's best wildlife photographers and 750 specially commissioned illustrations and cross-sections, this comprehensive book examines a vast range of incredible animals from insects, beetles, bugs, and spiders, to moths, butterflies, snakes, birds of prey, wolves, dogs, horses, bears, whales, and elephants.

999 Amazing Animal Facts is a stimulating and accessible read for all 8 - 12 year olds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781843229896

Publisher: Anness Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2013

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Armadillo Books

Illustration: over 1200 photographs

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 512

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