Explore the incredible world of animals with this beautifully illustrated full-colour encyclopedia for curious young readers. Inside you'll find a wide-ranging overview of animal life, alongside fascinating facts that are sure to surprise and delight.

Based on the latest understanding of natural history, this is a definitive guide to the habitats of the world and the animals that live in them. You will discover why wolves live in a pack, what noise a meerkat makes, how an alligator hunts, and many other intriguing animal facts.

Includes:

• Profiles of fascinating animals, including polar bears, penguins, red pandas, and sea turtles.

• Habitat breakdowns and the animals that live there

• Fact boxes, pulling out interesting facts and stats

• Beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Marc Pattenden

This book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child's bookshelf.