Wildlife compendium of the world : awe-inspiring animals from every continent
Book |
Hardie Grant Books,
Richmond, Victoria :
c2023.
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at Libraries in Niagara Cooperative (Show)
- 1 of 1 Copy Available at West Lincoln Public Library
- 1 current hold with 1 total copy.
| Branch | Call Number | Location | Holdable? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caistorville | J 590 MCC | Nonfiction | Copy hold / Volume hold | Available |
About
From amphibians and reptiles to monotremes and pilosa, discover our world of enchanting fauna in this stunning, illustrated book, Wildlife Compendium of the World by Tania McCartney. Divided by continent, and with a handy map opener, you can explore some of the wildest, weirdest and cutest animals that call Earth home. Each animal profile includes the Latin name, type, diet, size, weight, conservation status, curious facts about the species, and the collective noun or baby name for that animal. Meet a slug that resembles a banana and a fuzzball mammal with 90 strands of hair per follicle. Marvel at an ant that burns like fire, a pig-beaver-hippo-cow-camel hybrid that eats its own poop, and a creature with the shortest lifespan on Earth (five minutes!). Discover that a group of bears is called a sloth and a baby lizard is called a hatchling. Wildlife Compendium of the World also features sections on animal types and environments, animal rights, a word glossary and the conservation status of each animal. With a lustrous textured cover, this book is a wonderful resource and the perfect gift for children and adults alike.
Details
- ISBN: 9781741177473
- Physical Description: 87 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 29 cm.print
- Publisher: Richmond, Victoria : Hardie Grant Books, c2023.
- Formatted Contents Note: A global tour -- Animal types -- Where in the world -- Environments -- North America. Mountains & forests, Deserts, Rivers & lakes, Polar regions -- South America. Rainforests, Mountains, Coastlines, Rivers & lakes -- Europe. Mountains & forests, Coastlines, Rivers & lakes, Polar regions -- Africa. Deserts, Jungles, Savanna, Rivers & lakes -- Asia. Mountains, Forests & jungles, Deserts, Rivers & lakes -- Oceania. Forests & grasslands, Deserts, Coastlines -- Antarctica. Over the ice, Under the ice -- Oceans. Under the surface, Deep sea dive -- Endangered animals -- Animal rights -- Glossary.