Amazon.com description: Product Description: MINI ENCYCLOPEDIA - ANIMALS is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about the animal world for kids aged 8+. Short, sharp bulleted facts convey useful information in a way children will enjoy Bright, eye-catching photographs on every page engage reluctant readers Each popular topic is colour-coded to help children understand the subject. This amazing animal encyclopedia for kids is small enough to slot into school bags, making this a fantastic resource for school projects and homework at late elementary level. The ultimate animal encyclopedia for kids, Mini Encyclopedia Animals is a compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia that uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from how animals live to different animal groups. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and color-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick. Chapters and topic examples of Mini Encyclopedia Animals: How animals live: Habitats, Senses, Nutrition, Life cycles and Animals in Danger Mammals: What are mammals?, Egg-laying mammals, Tigers, Chimpanzees, and Dolphins and porpoises Birds: What are birds?, Flightless birds, Emperor penguins, Birds of Prey, and Parrots and cockatoos Reptiles: What are reptiles?, Lizards, Geckos, Snakes, and Turtles and tortoises Amphibians: What are amphibians?, Newts and salamanders, Toads, Frogs, and Poison arrow frogs Fish: What are fish?, Coral reef fish, Freshwater fish, Skates and rays, and Great White Sharks Invertebrates: What are invertebrates?, Corals and anemones, Crustaceans, Arachnids, and Insects Amazing facts for kids to learn include: Mountain gorilla numbers fell below 1000 after many years of being hunted by humans. They still face an uncertain future. Giraffe tongues are so tough that they can wrap them around the thorns of thorn trees to grab twigs. Dolphins can see equally well underwater and in air, unlike most other animals, though they do not see in color. Related books