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Reveal the stories behind your favourite creatures with this awe-inspiring animal book for curious kids aged 6-8.

The animal kingdom is so much bigger than young minds can fathom and there is always more to learn. An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is a stunning animal encyclopedia for young readers to explore, with reference pages packed with fascinating information, little learners will be captivated as they discover the facts, stories and myths behind their favourite animals. Whether it’s where the slow-motion sloth lives, how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, or which animal the Ancient Egyptians thought rolled the Sun across the sky, children can learn all sorts of fun animal facts from the storybook descriptions.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From tigers and chameleons to wolves and owls there’s an animal for everyone in this compendium of creatures. Each type of animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The engaging storybook-style descriptions and simple text shed a light on the wonders of wildlife and array of animals, perfect for children aged 6-8 to love and explore for hours on end.

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- Explore detailed photographs and striking illustrations of animals around the world
- Reveal fun facts and myths about a wide range of animals
- Uncover more than 100 animals, each with stunning images and captivating information.

This animal encyclopedia for children is the perfect blend of storybook style text with out of this world illustrations which makes it a fantastic animal book for children who are obsessed with the animal kingdom. Encourage young readers to go on a journey to explore a world of information, making this the ideal first reference book for kids aged 6-8 to enjoy for hours on end, whether reading with the family or reading alone, this fun fact book also doubles up as the perfect gift for curious kids who love to learn.

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-Stunning Jacket Detail: gold foil, holographic foil & metallic gold edges
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An Anthology of Intriguing Animals is part of the beautiful and informative Anthology series. Complete the series and nurture your child's curiosity as they explore the natural world with The Wonders of Nature or let them walk with the dinosaurs who ruled the earth before them in Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Life.

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	The Mysteries of the Universe	The Wonders of Nature	Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Life	An Anthology of Exquisite Birds	An Anthology of Aquatic Life	An Anthology of Our Extraordinary Earth

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Ben Hoare is an award-winning journalist who has written and edited many natural-history books and magazines for DK, the BBC, London's Natural History Museum, and many others. Think of a well-known wildlife or nature writer who writes in English, and Ben has probably edited their words at some point. Since 2008 he has been Features Editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine. In 2015 Ben was awarded the Dilys Breese Medal for science communication by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO)--he is one of only 15 people to hold the award.

An Anthology of Intriguing Animals was illustrated by Daniel Long, Angela Rizza, and Daniela Terrazinni.

Trusted by parents, teachers, librarians, and kids across the world, DK is an award-winning publisher of visual reference books for children, including the DK Eyewitness Books, DK findout!, and Maker Lab series. DK books combine clear photography and illustration with expert text to show you what others only tell you.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK Children (October 2, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465477020
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1465477026
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 - 8 years, from customers
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ IG910L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.75 x 1.12 x 11.13 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #9,553 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #16 in Encyclopedias for Children
- #22 in Children's Encyclopedias (Books)
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Ben Hoare is an award-winning wildlife journalist and nature nerd. He writes inspiring natural-history books for children – the kind of books he loved as a kid. Several have been international bestsellers, no doubt because his two daughters read and test everything first. The Guardian newspaper said: "His writing is funny, informative and zinging with infectious enthusiasm.”
Ben's book The Secret World of Plants was shortlisted in The Week Junior magazine's Children's Book of the Year Awards in 2023.
He has written and edited natural-history books and magazines for DK, the BBC, Pan Macmillan, Templar, Nosy Crow, Wide Eyed Editions, What on Earth Publishing, Welbeck, London's Natural History Museum and many others. He was also Features Editor of BBC Wildlife Magazine from 2008 to 2018 and was its Editorial Consultant until 2021.
In 2015 Ben was awarded the Dilys Breese Medal for science communication by the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO).
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We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
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Angela Rizza graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in 2011 and since, has been creating artwork in Mahopac, NY. Her work is inspired greatly by the wildlife around her home, and her favorite stories she read growing up. When working on children's books, she creates images that appeals to her inner child, drawings with lots of details, color, and quality that captures the attention of the viewer. The intricate work is hand drawn in ink and color is applied digitally, and she is greatly influenced by classical storybook illustrators and her favorite plants and animals.
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Customers praise the book's gorgeous gold foil illustrations and huge photos, along with very informative paragraphs about each animal. The book is easy to read with simply written descriptions, and customers find it fun for both adults and children. They consider it an incredible value for money and make a great gift, particularly for animal lovers.

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Customers appreciate the gorgeous illustrations in this book, which feature a variety of animals and lots of color photos, with one customer noting that the pictures firmly hold a child's attention.

"...I am giving her this collection of books because they are beautifully illustrated and written. Great items for elementary school age children." Read more

"...I love the cover designs because they look “fairytale-ish” and girly. My niece is learning to read and loves nature...." Read more

"Beautiful, colorful pictures with interesting, factual nuggets of information that are readily and eagerly snatched up by eager little ears...." Read more

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Customers praise the book's informative paragraphs about each animal and find it super engaging for animal lovers.

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"...The information about each species/animal is very good and just enough to learn but not too much to keep their attention...." Read more

"Beautiful, colorful pictures with interesting, factual nuggets of information that are readily and eagerly snatched up by eager little ears...." Read more

"This is our second book from the series. The first one is Wonders of Nature which we (me and 7 year old daughter) know by heart by now...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read with simply written descriptions and interesting facts.

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Customers appreciate the pictures in the book, with many noting the huge photos, and one customer highlighting the abundance of color images.

"...Great photos, easy to read and understand. Chef’s kiss...." Read more

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"My children and I really like this book. They have nice pictures and a small, yet very informative paragraph about each animal...." Read more

"...of lots of blurbs, there is a short story format with simple, engaging photos that draw kids in...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the fun facts in the book, which are engaging for both adults and children.

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Customers find the book to be an incredible value for money.

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"...layout throughout showcasing such great photography and illustration for the price?! It would be a great gift for any animal lover in your life." Read more

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Educational and wonderfully illustrated with awesome photographs
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My granddaughter is 9 and she is all about animals and all things nature. I am giving her this collection of books because they are beautifully illustrated and written. Great items for elementary school age children.

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I bought several of the books in this series for my 7 year old niece. I love the cover designs because they look “fairytale-ish” and girly. My niece is learning to read and loves nature. She keeps all 3 books on her nightstand and has enjoyed going through every page and sounding out the names of each one. The information about each species/animal is very good and just enough to learn but not too much to keep their attention. If you have a child in your life that has every toy and you want to get them something that won’t clutter up their parents house and will serve a purpose then this is it. The pages are thick and images are beautiful!! Just buy the books you won’t regret it.

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Beautiful, colorful pictures with interesting factual nuggets of information
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Beautiful, colorful pictures with interesting, factual nuggets of information that are readily and eagerly snatched up by eager little ears. So glad I ordered this lovely book for our little animal lover. It will give him hours of enjoyment.

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Beautiful and very interesting!
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This is our second book from the series. The first one is Wonders of Nature which we (me and 7 year old daughter) know by heart by now.
This one is focused on animals and is great as well! We read it everyday and purchased several for her friends' birthdays too!
It doesn't have a ton of text, only the most important information on each species. Gorgeous illustrations as usual.

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Lydia M.
Beautiful images and my children love them
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This anthology looks stunning on a shelf, and the colorful images are wonderfully captivating for my children. They love when I read it to them. The animal descriptions are informative enough that I feel like I learn new things, but simple enough to keep my children engaged. I would like to collect more anthologies like this one.

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Beautiful book at low price
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The pictures are fabulous and the information is interesting. Got it for my 7 yr old who loves the pictures but my ten yr old can read the book and likes it. Also good for use with projects about animals with unusual ones too. This is a great gift.

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Gorgeous book!
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Beautiful high quality book! Very educational! I’m purchasing the entire set a couple books at a time for my grandchildren.

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BEATIFUL AND WORTH IT
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trying to get my nieces more into the science side of the world than youtube/tik tok and this book is amazing!!! Beautiful art and the book feels amazing!!

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Catherine Holborn
Such a beautiful book
Reviewed in South Africa on June 21, 2024
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This book is much thicker than I thought it would be, and has such amazing pictures. My 2 year old loves the pictures and my older two love the information! What a win!

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Deserves more than 5 Stars
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Such a beautiful book! Nice and close up pictures however, I wish they were full size. Clean print. Good for anyone who love books!

Pathetic packing by the seller. Received with slightly damaged and dented edges.

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Such a beautiful book! Nice and close up pictures however, I wish they were full size. Clean print. Good for anyone who love books!

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An Exquisite Collection of Animal Wonders!
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An Anthology of Intriguing Animals” by Ben Hoare is an absolute gem for both children and adults. The stunning cover design alone, with its gold accents and intricate illustrations, is enough to catch anyone’s eye. Once inside, the book only gets better. The vivid illustrations and fascinating facts about each animal make this a truly captivating read.

Ben Hoare has done an incredible job balancing scientific insight with engaging storytelling, making it perfect for curious minds of all ages. The text is written in a way that feels informative yet magical, keeping readers hooked from page to page. It’s not just a book, it’s an experience.

If you’re looking for a beautiful coffee table book, an educational resource, or a gift for a nature enthusiast, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended

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An Anthology of Intriguing Animals” by Ben Hoare is an absolute gem for both children and adults. The stunning cover design alone, with its gold accents and intricate illustrations, is enough to catch anyone’s eye. Once inside, the book only gets better. The vivid illustrations and fascinating facts about each animal make this a truly captivating read.

Ben Hoare has done an incredible job balancing scientific insight with engaging storytelling, making it perfect for curious minds of all ages. The text is written in a way that feels informative yet magical, keeping readers hooked from page to page. It’s not just a book, it’s an experience.

If you’re looking for a beautiful coffee table book, an educational resource, or a gift for a nature enthusiast, this is the perfect choice. Highly recommended

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Muy buen libro
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Ilustraciones preciosas, nos ha gustado muchísimo.

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