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Websites to visit
Explore the world of animals with videos, facts and photos
To browse animals by the environment they live in, scroll down to Habitats and click on a topic such as Mountain or Ocean.
Search for animals that live in different environments
Drag the spyglass and select a region to find clips, games and quizzes. (You don't have to log in to explore.)
Fact files, games and stories about animals around the world
Meet some animals scientists discovered living on the ocean floor
Scroll down and click on "Journey to Deep Sea Vents".
Watch a basilisk lizard run on water
Pictures to download
Animals living on the forest floor
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About this book
World of
World of animals
- A dazzling tour of the animal kingdom covering all four corners of the globe, from tiny bugs on Himalayan peaks to hairy rhinos in the depths of the jungle.
- Reveals the magic and wonder and vast variety of animals that share our world, with lively, fascinating text and stunning full-colour wildlife photography.
- Arranged by continent, it shows the amazing ways that animals have adapted to different environments.
- Includes fascinating facts, animal records, a comprehensive glossary and links to websites with video clips of animals in their natural habitats, games and much more.
Reader Reviews
The best book for children.
Usborne's World Of Animal reference book is an awesome encyclopedia for beginners.The information is easy for young children to read and the stunning photography is very nice for them to look at. Besides than a reference book, I can search the internet based on its internet-linked and download pictures, play games and much more from this book.
Nishod, 22nd November 2010
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