The World of Animals: An Illustrated Guide to the Wonders of the Wild

by Dr Michael Leach, Meriel Lland

Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara?

This exciting and eye-opening hardback takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom. The chapters are divided by continent with annotated, full-color maps, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals - and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers.


• Animals of the world
• Animals under threat
• People's relationship to animals
• How to help animals and the planet
• Glossary of key terms

Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries.

Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.

128 pages, Hardcover

Published February 1, 2023