Animal encyclopedia : 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!

Spelman, Lucy H. (author.). National Geographic Society (U.S.) (Added Author).

Summary: Updated and reviewed by experts in the field for the most accurate, up-to-date information, this reference book features 2,500 species, 1,000 photos, and more than a dozen maps. Includes fun facts such as the world's tallest animal, the longest living animal on Earth, and even the smelliest--it also contains new, "From the Field" reports highlighting National Geographic explorers working around the world to study and protect every kind of animal, from giraffes to penguins and sharks to snails. Kids will dive into topics like animal homes and habitats, migration, life cycles and babies, conservation and more! Also includes an extensive listing of animal species with basic facts and figures, and a comprehensive glossary and index.

Record details

ISBN: 1426372302
ISBN: 9781426372308
ISBN: 1426372310
ISBN: 9781426372315
Physical Description: 303 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 31 cm
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Edition: 2nd edition.
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2021]
Copyright: ©2021

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (page 294) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Mammals -- Birds -- Reptiles -- Amphibians -- Invertebrates -- Fish.