Jungle Animals

by Angela Royston

A ferocious jaguar, a sleepy-eyed sloth, a tiny tree frog -- the wild creatures of the tropical jungle are all here in superb close-up photos. Where do orangutans live? How are baby crocodiles born? Simple text and detailed illustrations will satisfy curious preschoolers who are busy learning about the world.

Genres: Animals, Childrens

24 pages, Library Binding

First published September 1, 1991

About the author

Here is some brief information about myself.

I’m interested in science because it helps us to understand the world. I enjoy finding out about new things and then working out how to write about them in a way that is both clear (and accurate) but which also conveys my own excitement and interest. I particularly like writing books that are fun, and I have been lucky to have had so many chances to do so.

I was born in Yorkshire in England, but grew up in Stranraer, a small town in south-west Scotland. I graduated from Edinburgh University and then came down to London, where I have lived ever since. I enjoy reading novels, watching films, and walking in the countryside.

Reviews

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

WOW, this book held my preschoolers' interest well. I read about 3 sentences on each spread, skipping any 4th sentences, which was a perfect bite of information on each animal for the group of 3-5 year-olds I had.

[Chericem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vocabulary: Jungle animals

Grammar: Present tense

Book has photos of each animal, with key body parts labeled and simple text in the present tense that gives basic information about the habits of the animal.