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National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!
Hey, why is that funny-looking monkey on TV hanging upside down? Is that fuzzy, chubby guy in the back yard a woodchuck or a groundhog? Now you can find answers to these and hundreds more questions and curiosities right at your fingertips! Featuring 2,500 species and packed with stunning color photographs, amazing animal facts, maps, and more, the new National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive on the market today, amazing and entertaining readers, while providing them with authoritative information about the animal kingdom. Kids love to look at animals and this book showcases more than 1,000 gorgeous color photographs as only National Geographic--the leader in wildlife photography--can. Thematic spreads take readers through animal homes and habitats, senses and communication, life cycle and babies, movement and migration, defenses, camouflage, and adaptation, and endangered animals and conservation. Special features in each section include ANIMAL PROFILES spreads that focus in-depth on a particular animal and ANIMAL RECORDS spreads that highlight superlatives such as fastest, tallest, smallest, etc. Exclusive FROM-THE-FIELD reports, that focus on National Geographic explorers and their stories about the animals they study, can only be found in this animal encyclopedia, adding to its entertainment and educational value.Animals are organized by taxonomy within each section (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), accompanied by common and scientific name, fact boxes (featuring lifespan, habitat, and size) and text describing diet, special features, and any other pertinent information. Symbols representing conservation and habitat status highlight a high-interest topic for kids, while color-coding on each section provides for ease of navigation. Backmatter will include a listing of animal species along with basic information including name (scientific and common), lifespan, diet, size, and habitat. A comprehensive glossary, index, and "find out more" section round out this must-have resource.Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1023-2 , $33.90/$39.00 Can
304 pages, Hardcover
First published September 1, 2000
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Offering K-12 educators resources that align to and support the Common Core State Standards, National Geographic has a long history of providing high-quality informational texts suitable for primary, upper elementary, and middle school English language arts, social studies, and science classrooms.
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February 24, 2017
This book is fabulous! I cannot believe this book that is so densely packed with information entertained my 4 and 6 year old nightly for a period of 6 months. I might have thought the content would have been too dry, describing the diet, habitat, size and lifespan of animal after animal, however, my children were riveted. The book is divided into sections by taxonomy: mammals, birds, fish, invertebrates, amphibians reptiles. Within each section, each page is devoted to a particular animal group and then talks about particular species of that group. I personally loved learning so much about all these animals. We would make each page a game with me quizzing my children at the end of each page to see how much they retained. Our “Guess the Animal” game in the car has become quite sophisticated as a result of this book. I loved how at the end of each taxonomy there is a page that goes into records: biggest, fastest, most poisonous, etc. There are also pages describing researchers studying animal species in the wild. If you have an animal lover in your family, I cannot recommend this book enough! The photos are stunning, the maps detailing where the animals live are highly educational and there is so much depth to this book for great discussion to occur.
January 3, 2021
Got this for my son yesterday, and he loves it. Full of great information and pictures, perfect for satisfying that insatiable curiosity. Nice strong big hardback. Glossy and well made.
Plus it means when he says things like: "Daddy, what are the names of all the animals that live in Borneo?" I don't run out of steam after about 5....
Plus it means when he says things like: "Daddy, what are the names of all the animals that live in Borneo?" I don't run out of steam after about 5....
April 22, 2018
This book is a "must read" as this National Geographic features 2,500 different species with cool animal facts and amazing photographs. If you are a lover of animal facts and maps, this non-fiction book is for you. The book is organized into different sections including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates and gives great detail about their lifestyles and habitat.
June 17, 2018
Excellent book but National Geographic needs to make a new edition because of invalid information such as in page 63 where the scientific name of a Snow leopard is written as Uncia Uncia but should be written as Panthera Uncia.
Also on page 58 where the red panda is listed as sharing the same family as a raccoon but recently its be recategorized as its own family Aluradae.
Inspire of a few inaccurate information this is still the best book on zoology I have ever read, but I'm still 13 so we'll see if it will hold its place as first in the following years.
Also on page 58 where the red panda is listed as sharing the same family as a raccoon but recently its be recategorized as its own family Aluradae.
Inspire of a few inaccurate information this is still the best book on zoology I have ever read, but I'm still 13 so we'll see if it will hold its place as first in the following years.
March 28, 2024
To start, This book covers a great wide range of species from different ecosystems around the world using pictures by helping me get a better understand of what they were talking about it is also a useful instructional tool for encouraging young readers to learn about animals that aren't that accessible as something that we wouldn't be able to go outside and see like especially the species that are out the country and the information they give makes you so knowledgeable its like you have cam encounter with it able times. For this it attends to the age group around like the beginning of like around late elementary school to early middle school so that's like around 8 to 12 years old because that's when they start to comprehend more. Over 2,500 animals are included in the National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia which is also a comprehensive resource with colorful images with maps and interesting facts while the genre is nonfiction. Also, it really helped me get a better understanding of how things work and especially on a visual aspect of things with the pictures.
Lastly, The National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia is of outstanding quality and has great educational value, hence I give it five stars. This book is a veritable gold mine of knowledge that inspires awe and gratitude for the diversity of life on Earth in addition to captivating the reader's imagination. The visually striking articles improve understanding and interest, while the succinct yet informative entries make it suitable for younger readers. The habitat based organization of the book makes it easier to navigate and lets readers focus on particular topics.Maps are also used to give geographical context, which enhances the learning process. As a teacher, I see a lot of possibilities for using this encyclopedia to enhance courses, pique students' interests, and cultivate a love of the outdoors. This book will enthrall young readers and ignite a passion for wildlife conservation that will last a lifetime, whether it is used for solo reading or as a resource for research assignments.
Lastly, The National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia is of outstanding quality and has great educational value, hence I give it five stars. This book is a veritable gold mine of knowledge that inspires awe and gratitude for the diversity of life on Earth in addition to captivating the reader's imagination. The visually striking articles improve understanding and interest, while the succinct yet informative entries make it suitable for younger readers. The habitat based organization of the book makes it easier to navigate and lets readers focus on particular topics.Maps are also used to give geographical context, which enhances the learning process. As a teacher, I see a lot of possibilities for using this encyclopedia to enhance courses, pique students' interests, and cultivate a love of the outdoors. This book will enthrall young readers and ignite a passion for wildlife conservation that will last a lifetime, whether it is used for solo reading or as a resource for research assignments.
November 7, 2021
‘Animal Encyclopedia,’ a National Geographic book, is a beautiful compilation of colorful, engaging photographs showcasing animals of all types, from mammals to birds, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish. There are tons of interesting facts, including how a newly discovered creature called a Sorting Hat Spider got its name (due to the fact that it looked like the sorting hat in the ‘Harry Potter’ books and the scientists who discovered it were fans of the series). It was also interesting to learn that anteaters have sticky tongues and create a vacuum with their throats in order to suck up their prey, due to the fact that they don’t have teeth.
Fun, “did you know” style facts populate the pages of the encyclopedia, and while the book can’t cover every species on Earth, it does a great job promoting a large variety. An especially neat aspect of the book is that it contains a chart with the common name, size, habitat information, and diet of every creature, along with details on how endangered (or not) each animal is at this time. There is also a glossary along with an index to make it easier to find what one is looking for, as there is far too much in this book to read in one, two, or even ten sittings.
This book is one that will be a welcome addition to any child’s or adult’s bookshelf, so long as that child or adult has a love of animals of any type. There is so much out there to know more about, and this, while maybe just the tip of the iceberg, is a great way to get started in learning more.
Beth Rodgers, Author of ‘Welcome to Chanu-Con!,’ a Children's Picture Book, and ‘Freshman Fourteen’ and ‘Sweet Fifteen,’ Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
Fun, “did you know” style facts populate the pages of the encyclopedia, and while the book can’t cover every species on Earth, it does a great job promoting a large variety. An especially neat aspect of the book is that it contains a chart with the common name, size, habitat information, and diet of every creature, along with details on how endangered (or not) each animal is at this time. There is also a glossary along with an index to make it easier to find what one is looking for, as there is far too much in this book to read in one, two, or even ten sittings.
This book is one that will be a welcome addition to any child’s or adult’s bookshelf, so long as that child or adult has a love of animals of any type. There is so much out there to know more about, and this, while maybe just the tip of the iceberg, is a great way to get started in learning more.
Beth Rodgers, Author of ‘Welcome to Chanu-Con!,’ a Children's Picture Book, and ‘Freshman Fourteen’ and ‘Sweet Fifteen,’ Young Adult Novels
*Review originally posted at YABooksCentral.com*
January 26, 2021
✨ Quill's thoughts...
I absolutely love this book! I received it as a gift and have used it as a reference, research guide, and for just plain fun looking at all the gorgeous photos! It's a treasure for any book shelf and a must have for kids who love animals or homeschooling families ( I read this in my later teen years and still found it informative and fun so all members of the family can enjoy it!)
Includes;
*A handy "how to use this book guide"
*Introduction to the animal kingdom and several other information pages ranging on topics of the life cycle and animal habitats
* SIX " chapters "each on a different class of animal. –Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates, (each chapter begins with a full page photo and, "yearbook" style page, also a brife intro to the animals featured in the chapter)
*And at the end of each chapter there's a run down of animal records, such as fasted land mammal. Smallest fish, coolest camouflage, and many others!
*Also articles from national geographic photographer's about life in the field and cool photography tips!
A beautiful hardcover book bound to be enjoyed for years to come!
I absolutely love this book! I received it as a gift and have used it as a reference, research guide, and for just plain fun looking at all the gorgeous photos! It's a treasure for any book shelf and a must have for kids who love animals or homeschooling families ( I read this in my later teen years and still found it informative and fun so all members of the family can enjoy it!)
Includes;
*A handy "how to use this book guide"
*Introduction to the animal kingdom and several other information pages ranging on topics of the life cycle and animal habitats
* SIX " chapters "each on a different class of animal. –Mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates, (each chapter begins with a full page photo and, "yearbook" style page, also a brife intro to the animals featured in the chapter)
*And at the end of each chapter there's a run down of animal records, such as fasted land mammal. Smallest fish, coolest camouflage, and many others!
*Also articles from national geographic photographer's about life in the field and cool photography tips!
A beautiful hardcover book bound to be enjoyed for years to come!
June 22, 2025
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Dieses Buch ist ein must-have für alle Tierliebhaber, egal klein oder groß. Ich habe dieses Buch für meinen Sechsjährigen ausgesucht und er war absolut begeistert. Die Fotos im Buch sind absolut wunderschön.
Im Buch werden 2500 Tierarten vorgestellt. Das klingt erst einmal nach sehr viel, doch beim Durchblättern bemerkt man, dass trotzdem viele Tiere rausgelassen wurden. Die Tiere sind in kategorisiert: Säugetiere, Vögel, Reptilien, Wirbellose, usw.
Mein Kind wollte sofort die Läuse sehen und war enttäuscht, dass es keine Kopfläuse im Buch gab, sondern nur Blattläuse (und auch dann, nicht die Blattläuse, die man im Alltag im Garten finden kann, sondern eine rote Art). Dabei hatte mein Kind sich so doll am Kopf gekratzt, dass wir in seine Haare nach Läusen gesucht haben. Und sie gefunden.
Also das Kind hat dann doch Kopfläuse sehen können. Und zum Glück hatte es ein tolles neues Buch zum Lesen, als es behandelt wurde.
Dieses Buch ist ein must-have für alle Tierliebhaber, egal klein oder groß. Ich habe dieses Buch für meinen Sechsjährigen ausgesucht und er war absolut begeistert. Die Fotos im Buch sind absolut wunderschön.
Im Buch werden 2500 Tierarten vorgestellt. Das klingt erst einmal nach sehr viel, doch beim Durchblättern bemerkt man, dass trotzdem viele Tiere rausgelassen wurden. Die Tiere sind in kategorisiert: Säugetiere, Vögel, Reptilien, Wirbellose, usw.
Mein Kind wollte sofort die Läuse sehen und war enttäuscht, dass es keine Kopfläuse im Buch gab, sondern nur Blattläuse (und auch dann, nicht die Blattläuse, die man im Alltag im Garten finden kann, sondern eine rote Art). Dabei hatte mein Kind sich so doll am Kopf gekratzt, dass wir in seine Haare nach Läusen gesucht haben. Und sie gefunden.
Also das Kind hat dann doch Kopfläuse sehen können. Und zum Glück hatte es ein tolles neues Buch zum Lesen, als es behandelt wurde.
January 23, 2018
This Animal Encyclopedia from National Geographic is just the perfect book (tome, if you will) for kids who love to soak up everything available on animals. Tons of info on all sorts of interesting animals is scattered throughout tons of beautiful, vibrant pictures that make anyone who picks this book up want to spend time delving into its pages.
The folks at National Geographic Kids know what they’re doing...which is why yellow books like this are slowly taking over our house.
The folks at National Geographic Kids know what they’re doing...which is why yellow books like this are slowly taking over our house.
June 5, 2022
This book covers almost every animal you can think of. I read it as a beginner in Zoology and it really boosted my knowledge upwards. From albatrosses to jellyfish, it covers almost every animal and where they live, eat, and migrate. The pictures are amazingly stunning and not blurry a single bit. I seriously recommend this book to beginners in Zoology.
November 24, 2024
I loved the various amounts of animals they included. One thing I found that was unique, was that a had more animals, just with no pictures, in the back. Telling you their diet, habitat, where they can be found, if they're endangered or not, their weight and size, and their scientific name. Wonderful.
January 18, 2025
I cannot express how good this book is in words. I am so glad I got this book. It has more than 2,500 species that it talks about and talks about each of them in detail, where they live, what they eat, their scientific name, and so on. I love this book
February 1, 2025
Fabulous book. A lot of information that provides an introduction to each animal. Our son loves looking at all the animals and the brief blurbs makes it easy for us to jump around to areas of interest.
August 27, 2017
Lots of good photos. Not as many facts as D.C though.
May 27, 2020
I love how this book is more than one animal but it is a lot of them instead.
May 31, 2020
The photos are astounding.
July 9, 2020
It's an interesting book. It gives a close view to animals and also a great about them. The photos are really generic and gives a very close experience to me.
January 22, 2021
Good representation of animals from around the world. Could give more about the taxonomy, but overall it's what the students want -- great pics and short snippets to read.
May 1, 2022
Some information are not correct. Like panda does eat meat
August 7, 2024
I love looking through this book from time to time.
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January 26, 2025
Amazing book, helped me identify and learn about a lot of animals. Would highly suggest it for any animal nerds out there.
February 3, 2025
This book is why I want to study animals for a living. And continue to study them. Amazing in depth. I had no idea how many animals there were when I read this at 11. Date read is approximate.
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March 28, 2020It was full of facts.
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November 20, 2016Spelman, L. (2012). Animal encyclopedia: 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!. National Geographic.
Citation by: Ashley Burnette
Type of Reference:
Call Number: REF 591.03 SPE
Content/Scope: This encyclopedia explores a wide range of animals found throughout the world. It is geared towards elementary students, but could easily fit into a middle school library collection as well.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book is published by National Geographic, which is a well-known and respected publisher and expert in this field.
Arrangement/Presentation: This 304 page encyclopedia includes 2500 animals with photos, maps, and the endangered status of each animal. This book also contains a bibliography, charts, diagrams, glossary, index, maps, photos, and links to digital sources.
Relation to other works: This book would complement other animal reference books, which are popular among students. This book would also compliment 7th grade science standards with its emphasis on plant and animal life.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is appealing to all readers, as all students typically enjoy books about nature and animals. It’s colorful nature is appealing to readers at all levels.
Cost: $24.95
Professional Review: Covering the animal kingdom in a 304-page book is no easy task; the recorded number of species and sub-species is mind boggling, as well as in constant flux (as extinction takes away, conservation and discovery replenish). This update of the 2000 edition offers more than double the content. It crams in useful fast facts about at least 2500 animals, while easing the information overload with “Field Reports” on high-interest animals and some rather spectacular whole-spread photographs. Before the title dives into the different classes of the animal kingdom, an introductory chapter discusses life cycles and young, senses and communication, migration, homes and habitats, and adaptations for survival. Information about the endangered status of some species and about conservation efforts is also included. Because the book aims to represent as much animal diversity as possible, entries are not listed alphabetically but by animal group within the larger class. Users seeking a specific animal will be reliant on the index to discover whether the animal they want is included or not. Side boxes tend to get buried among the entries, but since the encyclopedia is designed for browsing and discovery, that is a minor issue. The decision to use photographs instead of illustrations, which make up the bulk of the previous edition, adds to the vibrancy of this volume. An excellent addition to school and public libraries alike, for both reference and circulation.–Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA (SLJ, 2013)
Reference: Dean, K. S.,(2013, February 1). Reference Book Reviews. Retrieved November 19, 2016, from http://www.slj.com/2013/02/reviews/re...
Published: 2012
Citation by: Ashley Burnette
Type of Reference:
Call Number: REF 591.03 SPE
Content/Scope: This encyclopedia explores a wide range of animals found throughout the world. It is geared towards elementary students, but could easily fit into a middle school library collection as well.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This book is published by National Geographic, which is a well-known and respected publisher and expert in this field.
Arrangement/Presentation: This 304 page encyclopedia includes 2500 animals with photos, maps, and the endangered status of each animal. This book also contains a bibliography, charts, diagrams, glossary, index, maps, photos, and links to digital sources.
Relation to other works: This book would complement other animal reference books, which are popular among students. This book would also compliment 7th grade science standards with its emphasis on plant and animal life.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book is appealing to all readers, as all students typically enjoy books about nature and animals. It’s colorful nature is appealing to readers at all levels.
Cost: $24.95
Professional Review: Covering the animal kingdom in a 304-page book is no easy task; the recorded number of species and sub-species is mind boggling, as well as in constant flux (as extinction takes away, conservation and discovery replenish). This update of the 2000 edition offers more than double the content. It crams in useful fast facts about at least 2500 animals, while easing the information overload with “Field Reports” on high-interest animals and some rather spectacular whole-spread photographs. Before the title dives into the different classes of the animal kingdom, an introductory chapter discusses life cycles and young, senses and communication, migration, homes and habitats, and adaptations for survival. Information about the endangered status of some species and about conservation efforts is also included. Because the book aims to represent as much animal diversity as possible, entries are not listed alphabetically but by animal group within the larger class. Users seeking a specific animal will be reliant on the index to discover whether the animal they want is included or not. Side boxes tend to get buried among the entries, but since the encyclopedia is designed for browsing and discovery, that is a minor issue. The decision to use photographs instead of illustrations, which make up the bulk of the previous edition, adds to the vibrancy of this volume. An excellent addition to school and public libraries alike, for both reference and circulation.–Kara Schaff Dean, Walpole Public Library, MA (SLJ, 2013)
Reference: Dean, K. S.,(2013, February 1). Reference Book Reviews. Retrieved November 19, 2016, from http://www.slj.com/2013/02/reviews/re...
Published: 2012
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April 12, 2015Spelman, L. (2012). Animal encyclopedia: 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!. National Geographic.
Citation by: Susan Scott
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03
ISBN: 1426310226
9781426310225,
9781426310232
Brief Description: This animal encyclopedia covers a wide range of animals across the world. Students in grades 4-7 can learn about the different animals, their habitats, their endangered species risk, and range maps.
Content/Scope: This 304 page encyclopedia is geared towards students in grades 4-7. This encyclopedia includes 2500 animals with photos, maps, and the endangered status of each animal.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This encyclopedia is published by National Geographic, a well-known and reputable publisher. The reviewer of this encyclopedia cautions that the author has an elevated awareness of conservation with the ratings pertaining to the endangered species list.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 304 page book divides animals into vertebrates and invertebrates and is further divided into phylums. The back of the book includes a color-coded and keyed list of all mentioned
species.
Relation to other works: This library currently has one multi-volume set of encyclopedias. The library does not have currently have a subject encyclopedia. Students who are interested in animals may enjoy looking through this encyclopedia. Additionally, the Next Generation Science Standards places an emphasis on animal and plant structures and their functions. This encyclopedia would supplement some of these standards.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book contains a wide-range of animals from all over the world. All students would enjoy reading about different types of animals and looking at the various photographs and maps.
Cost: $24.95, $33. 90
Professional Review: Anderson, E. (2013). National geographic animal encyclopedia: 2500 animals with photos, maps and more. Booklist, 109(9/10), 81.
Citation by: Susan Scott
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03
ISBN: 1426310226
9781426310225,
9781426310232
Brief Description: This animal encyclopedia covers a wide range of animals across the world. Students in grades 4-7 can learn about the different animals, their habitats, their endangered species risk, and range maps.
Content/Scope: This 304 page encyclopedia is geared towards students in grades 4-7. This encyclopedia includes 2500 animals with photos, maps, and the endangered status of each animal.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: This encyclopedia is published by National Geographic, a well-known and reputable publisher. The reviewer of this encyclopedia cautions that the author has an elevated awareness of conservation with the ratings pertaining to the endangered species list.
Arrangement/Presentation: The 304 page book divides animals into vertebrates and invertebrates and is further divided into phylums. The back of the book includes a color-coded and keyed list of all mentioned
species.
Relation to other works: This library currently has one multi-volume set of encyclopedias. The library does not have currently have a subject encyclopedia. Students who are interested in animals may enjoy looking through this encyclopedia. Additionally, the Next Generation Science Standards places an emphasis on animal and plant structures and their functions. This encyclopedia would supplement some of these standards.
Accessibility/Diversity: This book contains a wide-range of animals from all over the world. All students would enjoy reading about different types of animals and looking at the various photographs and maps.
Cost: $24.95, $33. 90
Professional Review: Anderson, E. (2013). National geographic animal encyclopedia: 2500 animals with photos, maps and more. Booklist, 109(9/10), 81.
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June 30, 2013Citation by: Jamie Schenck
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03 SPE
Brief Description: This encyclopedia is all about animals and it covers 2,500 different species. It includes animal profiles, animal records, and from-the-field reports.
Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
Dean, K. (2013). National geographic animal encyclopedia: 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more. School Library Journal, 59(2), 68.
Content Scope: This encyclopedia provides readers with a large amount of information that focuses solely on animals. It is a good resource that students could use for science projects or just for personal entertainment for animal lovers.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: National Geographic is a highly acclaimed company that is well known for its credibility and accuracy.
Arrangement and Presentation: The encyclopedia is arranged into the different families of animals, such as birds, mammals, reptiles, etc. There is also a introduction section which covers things like habitats, Endangered Animals, Conservation, etc. This layout makes the encyclopedia easy to use and it is full of beautiful pictures of the various animals.
Relation to Similar Works: There may be encyclopedias of animals that are similar to this one, but they can't compare to the high standards this encyclopedia has set.
Timeliness and Permanence: This book was published in 2012. With such high quality found in this encyclopedia, it will withstand the test of time and always be an interesting and helpful resource for students.
Accessibility/Diversity: This encyclopedia is appealing to all age levels, cultures, and learning abilities.
Cost: $17.96
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03 SPE
Brief Description: This encyclopedia is all about animals and it covers 2,500 different species. It includes animal profiles, animal records, and from-the-field reports.
Citation for where the item has been reviewed:
Dean, K. (2013). National geographic animal encyclopedia: 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more. School Library Journal, 59(2), 68.
Content Scope: This encyclopedia provides readers with a large amount of information that focuses solely on animals. It is a good resource that students could use for science projects or just for personal entertainment for animal lovers.
Accuracy, Authority, Bias: National Geographic is a highly acclaimed company that is well known for its credibility and accuracy.
Arrangement and Presentation: The encyclopedia is arranged into the different families of animals, such as birds, mammals, reptiles, etc. There is also a introduction section which covers things like habitats, Endangered Animals, Conservation, etc. This layout makes the encyclopedia easy to use and it is full of beautiful pictures of the various animals.
Relation to Similar Works: There may be encyclopedias of animals that are similar to this one, but they can't compare to the high standards this encyclopedia has set.
Timeliness and Permanence: This book was published in 2012. With such high quality found in this encyclopedia, it will withstand the test of time and always be an interesting and helpful resource for students.
Accessibility/Diversity: This encyclopedia is appealing to all age levels, cultures, and learning abilities.
Cost: $17.96
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November 19, 2016National Geographic Society (U.S.). (2012). Animal encyclopedia: 2,500 animals with photos, maps, and more!. Washington, D.C: National Geographic.
Citation by: Cheyanna Wickman
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03
Content/ Scope: This book contains over 2,500 different animals with images and maps to show students location of the animals. It also has facts about each animals they display. This is one of the most comprehensive animal encyclopedias for students today. Containing everything a student would need to get started on their research of an animal.
Accuracy/ Authority/ Bias: National Geographic is a well-known and well respected publisher. They are also known for their work with animals and wild life from their National Geographic Magazine.
Arrangement/ Presentation: This book is presented thematically. Meaning the animals are grouped together by common themes. The book also uses vivid colors to attract readers as well as visuals.
Relation to other works: There are other animal encyclopedias for students but this one is one of the most comprehensive and is also created by a highly regarded publishing company who is known for their published works with animals.
Accessibility/ Diversity: This book is non-biased, contains amazing visuals and colors to help aid visual learners. But would also be of great use to ELL learners as they could use the visuals to help them learn more about these animals!
Cost: $14
Professional Review: Dean, K. (2013). [Review of Animal Encyclopedia]. School Library Journal. Retrieved from: http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
Citation by: Cheyanna Wickman
Type of Reference: Encyclopedia
Call Number: 591.03
Content/ Scope: This book contains over 2,500 different animals with images and maps to show students location of the animals. It also has facts about each animals they display. This is one of the most comprehensive animal encyclopedias for students today. Containing everything a student would need to get started on their research of an animal.
Accuracy/ Authority/ Bias: National Geographic is a well-known and well respected publisher. They are also known for their work with animals and wild life from their National Geographic Magazine.
Arrangement/ Presentation: This book is presented thematically. Meaning the animals are grouped together by common themes. The book also uses vivid colors to attract readers as well as visuals.
Relation to other works: There are other animal encyclopedias for students but this one is one of the most comprehensive and is also created by a highly regarded publishing company who is known for their published works with animals.
Accessibility/ Diversity: This book is non-biased, contains amazing visuals and colors to help aid visual learners. But would also be of great use to ELL learners as they could use the visuals to help them learn more about these animals!
Cost: $14
Professional Review: Dean, K. (2013). [Review of Animal Encyclopedia]. School Library Journal. Retrieved from: http://www.booksinprint.com.libsrv.wk...
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June 27, 2013Spelman, L. (2013). Animal encyclopedia: 2500 animals with photos, maps, and more! Washington, D.C.: National Geographic Society.
Type of Resource: Encyclopedia
Citation by: Robbie Travis
Content and Scope: For ages 8 and up, this encyclopedia includes 2,500 species of animals to provide children with authoritative information about the animal kingdom. Information includes such topics as animal habitats, communication, life cycles, migration, defenses, camouflage, and adaptation.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author is a veterinarian, board-certified in zoological medicine, one of only 150 in the world. National Geographic has long been one of the world’s premier publishers regarding this topic.
Arrangement/Presentation: Animals included in the work are organized by taxonomy, and each offering includes common and scientific names. Pertinent facts are also included. Sections are color-coded, and a glossary, index, and a “find out more” section add to the volume’s usefulness.
Relationship to Similar Works: There are many similar encyclopedias on the market. However, this particular text seems to be the most recent.
Cost: $24.95.
Professional Review:
Dean, K.D. (2013). Reference review. School Library Journal 59 (2), 68.
Type of Resource: Encyclopedia
Citation by: Robbie Travis
Content and Scope: For ages 8 and up, this encyclopedia includes 2,500 species of animals to provide children with authoritative information about the animal kingdom. Information includes such topics as animal habitats, communication, life cycles, migration, defenses, camouflage, and adaptation.
Accuracy/Authority/Bias: The author is a veterinarian, board-certified in zoological medicine, one of only 150 in the world. National Geographic has long been one of the world’s premier publishers regarding this topic.
Arrangement/Presentation: Animals included in the work are organized by taxonomy, and each offering includes common and scientific names. Pertinent facts are also included. Sections are color-coded, and a glossary, index, and a “find out more” section add to the volume’s usefulness.
Relationship to Similar Works: There are many similar encyclopedias on the market. However, this particular text seems to be the most recent.
Cost: $24.95.
Professional Review:
Dean, K.D. (2013). Reference review. School Library Journal 59 (2), 68.
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