This title is featuring whales, elephants, bears, wolves, monkeys, turtles, snakes, birds, bees, ants and many, many more. It includes fun facts in a lively and exciting format teach children all about animals and how they behave, including hunting, communication, migration, habitat and much more. It features over 1200 stunning pictures by top wildlife photographers, including close-up and habitat shots. Authoritative and informative text is presented in an attractive user-friendly format, including myths and legends boxes, "Did You Know?" features and bite-sized fun facts to keep children captivated. Supports school studies for 8 - 12 year olds on animal biology and is ideal for home study or school use. The comprehensive collection of facts was compiled by a team of experts on 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. This stunning natural history book presents the information in the form of fun facts, focus features, folklore and myth boxes, "Did You Know?" spots, and bite-sized lessons of all kinds. It is illustrated with more than 1200 pictures by some of the world's best wildlife photographers and 750 specially commissioned illustrations and cross-sections. Examining a huge range of incredible animals from insects, beetles, bugs, spiders, moths and butterflies to snakes, birds of prey, wolves, dogs, horses, mighty bears, whales and elephants, this comprehensive book is a stimulating and accessible read for all 8 - 12 year olds.