Children love animals, and enjoy learning about them. This stunning natural history book presents the informationin the form of fun facts, focus features, folklore and myth boxes, 'Did You Know?' spots, and bite sized lessons of all kinds. It is illustrated with more than 1200 pictures by some of the world's best wildlife photographers and 750 specially commissioned illustrations and cross sections. Examining a huge range of incredible animals from insects, beetles, bugs, spiders, moths and butterflies to snakes, birds of prey, wolves, dogs, horses, mighty bears, whales and elephants, this comprehensive book is a stimulating and accessible read for all 8-12 year olds.