Inside the Whale and Other Animals

By Steve Parker

Book Overview

Ingenious, richly detailed illustrations reveal the hidden wonders of the animal kingdom, from the architecture of a snail's shell and the sting of a honey bee to the sound-radar system used by bats... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385306512
• ISBN13: 9780385306515
• Release Date: May 1992
• Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 0.5" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Science and Fun Brilliantly Blended

I recieved this book when I was a kid and I still enjoy reading through it. The authors have taken material that would normally be found in a dry textbook and made it fascinating for people of all ages to read. The illustrations, which show the interior anatomy of different animals, are fully colored and engaging. If you ever wondered where a scorpion breathes, where an octopus's brain is located, or what's actually inside of a snail's shell, this is one of the most interesting books you could possibly encounter. I recommend it wholeheartedly. Almost anyone can learn from it and it can be especially entertaining for children.