Get up close to 36 babies from the animal world--some adorable some intriguing, and some quirky-looking.

Look up into the rainforest canopy, peer into the ocean depths, and stride across the savannah to see 36 baby animals from around the world.

From the cheetah cub to the sleepy baby dormouse, The Magnificent Book of Baby Animals depicts the animal kingdom's most fascinating and peculiar young creatures in stunning and accurate original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can find out why meerkats 'babysit' each other's pups, how turtle hatchlings try to flip each other over, and how newborn wild boar piglets can recognize their mother's voice. Discover how infant macaques learn how to use tools and that cuckoo chicks are brought up by foster parents.

36 BABY ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of babies, from the dik-dik fawn and the dugong calf to the opossum joey and the guillemot chick.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these young animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page map shows where each animal originates from.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

Learn about 36 amazing animals that once shared our planet in this beautifully illustrated reference book, filled with fascinating facts.

The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals explores some of the most captivating creatures to have once shared our planet. From the giant moa and the dodo to the black rhino and the Pinta Island tortoise, the animals in The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals book have all disappeared due to the actions of humankind.

The animals' stories demonstrate the fragility of life on Earth, and inspire young readers to take action to protect the environment and preserve endangered animals.

36 EXTINCT ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals, from the giant moa to the dodo to the black rhino.

STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Vibrant, detailed images vividly bring long-lost and recently extinct animal species back to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts about dozens of animals.

ENVIRONMENTAL EMPHASIS: Encourages young readers to help protect threatened species.

MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: Includes a beautiful full-color map that shows where in the world each animal called home.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Insects and Spiders, and more!

Dive into the oceans of the world and get up close to 36 amazing sharks.

The Magnificent Book of Sharks takes you across open waters, into coastal seas, through warm tropical reefs, and deep into the murky ocean depths where sharks live.

From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks depicts some of the ocean's most incredible creatures in stunning and accurate, original illustrations. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration. Find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark walks on land, and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about sharks in this gorgeous reference that you will revisit again and again.

36 DIFFERENT SHARKS: Learn about dozens of sharks, from the great white to the tasselled wobbegong.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring the sharks to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE SHARK WORLD: Includes a beautiful, full-color map that shows where in the world each shark species lives.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Birds.

Learn about 36 curious, cute, and captivating cats in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.

Meet 36 exquisite, majestic, elegant, mischievous, and downright adorable domestic felines, from the well-known Burmese, Persian, and Ragdoll to the more exotic LaPerm, Dragon li, Munchkin, and Havana Brown.

With stunning illustrations, intriguing facts, and full-color poster-sized illustrations, this is the purr-fect reference for cat lovers everywhere.

36 CAT BREEDS: Learn about dozens of cats from the Siamese to the Sphynx.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Gorgeous, detailed images bring our favorite felines to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall cat lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE FELINE WORLD: A full-page map shows where each cat originates from.

PERFECT GIFT: The ideal gift for all fans of felines.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

Travel all round the world to meet 36 magnificent butterflies and moths in this beautifully illustrated reference book filled with fascinating facts.

Take a journey through flower-filled meadows, dusky woodlands, and steamy rainforests to find 36 magnificent butterflies and moths, from the delicate glasswing butterfly to the mighty Hercules moth.

Find out which butterfly has the biggest wingspan and how the red cracker butterfly got its name. Learn how these insects undergo an amazing transformation, turning from a voraciously munching caterpillar into a magnificent butterfly or moth. Discover how eyespots on the wings of the peacock butterfly scare off predators, and why its bright colors send a message that it is poisonous to eat. Witness the monarch butterfly emerging from its pupa and the tawny coster laying its eggs. Spot the orange oakleaf butterfly as it folds up its wings to look like a dead autumn leaf, and marvel at the prickly spines of the tiger moth woolly bear caterpillar. With full-color, poster-sized illustrations accompanied by intriguing facts, this is the ideal reference for lovers of these incredible insects.

36 BUTTERFLIES AND MOTHS: Learn about dozens of butterflies and moths, from the fluttering paper kite butterfly to the cleverly camouflaged oleander hawk moth.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these fascinating and beautiful insects to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of illuminating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthrall insect-lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE BUTTERFLY AND MOTH WORLD: A full-page map shows where each butterfly or moth is found.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Birds, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks.

The ocean is a big, mysterious place. With the magic three-color lens included in Illuminoceans, shed some light on the darkest depths of our watery world, and encounter the creatures, seascapes, and surprising underwater features of all of Earth's oceans.

From the mighty Pacific to the polar seas, Illuminoceans takes readers on a journey of discovery through the most mysterious environments known to science. Meet majestic mammals like blue whales, orcas, and dolphins, shoals of colorful fish, and whole oceans full of weird and wonderful reptiles, plants, and tentacled titans. With your lens in hand, explore the worlds of wonder hidden just below the surface.

• Your red lens will uncover the fish from each habitat, from the beautiful but deadly lionfish to the gentle giant, the whale shark.
• Use your blue lens to meet the other creatures that call the oceans home, including the elusive giant squid and fearsome leopard seal.
• The green lens sheds light on the environments in which these animals live, revealing majestic coral reefs and kelp forests.

Continent by continent, ocean by ocean, and layer by layer of the sea, Illuminoceans is an undersea odyssey like you've never experienced before. With expert insight from author Barbara Taylor and innovative, eye-popping interactive art from Milan-based design duo Carnovsky, Illuminoceans is sure to delight any budding marine biologist looking to while away hours in a nature book like no other.

This book examines the intriguing aspects of all kinds of reptiles. You will learn how their bodies work and where they live, and discover amazing facts about their habits, life cycles, survival skills and ancestors. Did you know that a chameleon's tongue is so long that it can be twice the length of its entire body, or that a large snake may have up to 400 bones in its spine? Close-up photographs reveal the advantages of powerful jaws and sharp teeth, how a hungry crocodile hunts down its lunch, how some lizards can grow new tails, and much more. Illustrated throughout with fabulous wildlife photographs and illustrations which show a reptile's view of the world, this is an ideal reference for 8- to 12-year olds.

Journey into rainforests, across grassy plains, and up snowy mountains to meet the extraordinary monkeys and apes that live there.

From the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge Western lowland gorilla, this book showcases some of the world's most extraordinary monkeys and apes through stunning illustrations.

Meet the acrobatic Siamang gibbon, the owl monkey that only comes out at night, and the clever orangutan that makes its own tools.

Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn why the proboscis monkey goes swimming, how the bonnet macaque makes its own medicine, and why the bald uakari's face is bright pink. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that you will revisit time and time again.

36 MONKEYS AND APES: Learn about dozens of monkeys and apes with different features and characteristics.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each monkey or ape originates.

Think you know what a crocodile looks like? Think again Inside Animals explores the inner workings of over 20 incredible creatures, from the bony to the brainy, the brawny and bizarre.

Discover how skeletons, organs, nerves and muscles fit together inside your favourite animals with detailed, scientific pictures that reveal more than meets the eye. From the mighty to the mini, prepare to be amazed at what these beasts are made of.

• Uncover facts about blue whales, whose arteries are so big that a human could swim through them.
• Find out how many hearts an octopus has and how it uses them to survive on the sea floor.
• Look more closely at camels to uncover exactly what's going on inside their humps.
• Special feature pages break down the basics of skeletons, organs, muscles and more.

This is a book for anyone who wants to look at the animalkingdom in a different way. Each colourful spread is dedicated to a different creature from around the world. Featuring mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects, spiders and other invertebrates, turn the page to uncover what happens beneath the surface. Perfect for any curious 5+ year old or budding scientist.

Take a peek inside the beautiful and absorbing world of birds with this lavishly illustrated children's bird atlas.

From the Amazon Rainforest to the Rocky Mountains, this fully-fledged children's bird guide will take you on a guided tour, continent by continent, to meet some of the most spectacular birds in the world!

Get ready to journey through different biomes, like rivers and desserts, to discover fun facts about birds that will fascinate and inspire every budding ornithologist. In this bird book for kids, you'll learn why flamingos are pink, why birds migrate and who migrates the farthest, and which bird species are endangered.

Packed with hundreds of incredible, life-like illustrations, this educational book is a pictorial guide to the birds of the world. It showcases birds from every continent as you've never seen before with detailed maps pinpointing where different species of birds can be found. See magnificent snowy owls in the Arctic, tiny three-wattled bellbirds in the Caribbean, towering ostriches in Africa, and gorgeous depictions of the flighty American Robin.

A Truly Breathtaking Celebration of Birdlife

The Bird Atlas is arranged in order of continent - Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia, North America, South America, and Antarctica. Every continent is introduced with an overview of the ecology, climate, and landscape, and the typical and incredible birds that live there. This children's book is the perfect introduction to our feathered friends and makes a great gift for the new generation of birdwatchers.

Inside the pages of this children's atlas, you'll discover:

- Fascinating facts about birds, from why vultures are bald to how bald eagles actually aren't
- Why some species are endangered and what can be done to protect them
- Birds that can be found in different countries and continents of the world, their habitat, geography, and climate
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Don't miss out on more fascinating atlases! After exploring this fascinating bird book for kids, your child can move on to The Body Atlas to discover the inner workings of the human body. Next up is The Animal Atlas that takes children on a tour to meet the animals of the world.

Beautifully illustrated, The Magnificent Book of Sharks will take readers far out into the ocean, into clear coastal waters, and along warm tropical reefs to meet the extraordinary sharks that live there.

From the tiny pygmy shark to the massive whale shark, The Magnificent Book of Sharks captures some of the ocean's most extraordinary creatures through stunning illustrations. Meet the spotted leopard shark, the voracious tiger shark, and the super-fast shortfin mako that speeds through the ocean like a bullet. Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so readers can find out why the lantern shark glows in the dark, how the epaulette shark walks on land, and which senses sharks use to find their prey. Discover all these facts and more in this wonderful keepsake that children will revisit time and again.

It is hard for kids to imagine that everything they see and use was once invented by someone. From computer games to ball point pens, Teddy bears to drinking straws, I Wonder Why Zippers Have Teeth clues kids into the behind-the-scenes people and stories behind many objects they use every day. The question and answer format is great for further discussion, the entertaining pictures keep the pages turning. It will change the way readers think about the things they use, and hopefully inspire a few to dream up some new ones

The Book of Revelation is highly symbolic and can be intimidating for most readers. This study guide is designed to assist the reader in understanding what John the Revelator is writing as dictated by the angel. This study guide will also aide the reader in understanding the symbols and how they relate to today's time. It will further enlighten the reader on what is and what is to come in the end time. Barbara Taylor (affectionately known as Dr. Barb), is the Pastor of Family New Life Ministries in Sandy Spring, Maryland. Dr. Barb has an enormous love for God and His people. Dr. Barb believes that effective ministry will motivate people to change the way they that think. When people change the way that they think, they will change the way that they live. Dr. Barb holds a Bachelor of Arts in Pastoral Counseling and a Master of Arts in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Central Christian University. Dr. Barb also holds a Doctorate Degree in Pastoral Counseling with emphasis in Christian Education. Through the teachings of Dr. Barb, many people have learned how to live better lives and become better ambassadors for the building of the Kingdom. Dr. Barb's teaching has brought clarity into the lives of many people and a breathe of fresh hope to the broken in spirit. These teachings ushers in fresh word for today's times.

Which amazing animal can change the color of its skin? Which terrifying creature is so big it was confused for a dragon? Which tricksy reptile pretends to be a toad? In Focus: Reptiles has the answers!

In Focus is a cool, new information series that's perfect for curious kids. These fun books feature modern, magazine-style pages, including top 10 lists, fast facts, quickfire quizzes, and more! With pages packed with vivid photography and fascinating facts and stats, kids will have fun learning about the world around them!

Each In Focus book features a contents page, glossary, and index.

Elephants are the gentle giants that dominate the continents of Africa and Asia. This fascinating guide offers an amazing insight into the lives of these intelligent and mysterious creatures.,
Discover the many uses that elephants have for their trunks, examine the complex way in which they communicate with each other, and learn the differences between the African and Asian species. There are sections on elephant senses, keeping cool, movement, migration, feeding, communication, courtship, ancestors, interaction with humans, working life, conservation and much much more. Five special focus spreads allow you to observe detailed aspects of elephant life, such as the behaviour of bull elephants or a mother giving birth to a calf. Myth boxes explore popular stories about elephants, and Did You Know? features provide quirky facts that will both amaze and amuse.,
With 180 stunning colour wildlife photographs and a lively and informative text by an award-winning children's natural history writer, this is the perfect fun learning book for children aged 8-12, and also ideal for school projects, home study, or classroom use.,
24 information spreads cover all aspects of elephant life and behaviour - from distribution and habitat, to food and breeding,
5 focus spreads take an in-depth look at one species or aspect of elephant life: working elephants; giving birth; bull elephants; daily routine; and water babies,
Packed with over 180 stunning colour wildlife photographs,
Detailed cross-sections and diagrams reveal the complex inner workings of an elephant's body,
Ideal for home and school use for 8- to 12-year-olds,

When you look around you, especially on a sunny day, you can see many different colors and different shades of colors. This amazing art activity books gets children involved in the science of light and color by combining interesting information with a multitude of fun art projects. Topics include: - shades, tints, tones and mosaic-making - shadows and golden sundial art - light reflection and a sequined mirror ball - auroras and kaleidoscope art - infra-red, ultra violet light and string art - shadow-making and a puppet theater - fabric colors, tints and tie-dye art - TV dots, pixels and spot painting - firecracker colors and glowing firework display - color, mood and a soft-glow lampshade - light refraction and a prism sculpture - underground crystals and a quartz mobile - metallic shine and a glitter lab - neon light and city lights poster - laser beams and flashlight fun

Using examples of invertebrates from all around the globe, this exciting guide offers an insight into their captivating eight-legged world. Find out which spiders stalk their prey just like cats do, how spiders manage not to get caught in their own webs, and why the venom of certain species is deadly.
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From the misty mountains of Africa to the dark rainforests of Southeast Asia, the great apes dwell in ever-decreasing numbers. This book investigates every aspect of their lifestyles and looks at the similarities and differences between gorillas, orangutans, bonobos, chimpanzees and humans.

If you were a hungry coyote, would you brave a skunk's stinky spray for a meal, or would it leave a bad taste in your mouth? Many animals have survival techniques that offend the senses or strike fear in the hearts of predators. From deadly defences to revolting eating habits, this interesting book describes the disgusting and frightening survival techniques of animals. Get your hands dirty, too with some easy (and painless!) experiments.

If you think all babies are cute, think again! There are disgusting and dreadful stages in the life cycles of many different animals. From tadpoles that eat one another to bloodthirsty bugs, this amazing book describes the gross beginnings of animals that crawl, swim, or fly. Get your hands dirty, too, with some easy (and painless!) experiments.