Oxford First Book of Animals

By Barbara Taylor

Book Overview

The latest in the Oxford First Books series, this title is a wonderful introduction to the world of animals--a perennially popular subject with young children. The book takes a thematic approach by exploring different aspects of animal life including feeding, movement, animal senses, and hunting. A chapter charmingly titled "Eggs, Babies, and Growing up" explains reproduction. Barbara Taylor, an award-winning author of children's books on natural history, looks at animal classes--mammals, fishes, amphibians, molluscs, birds and reptiles--and covers a variety of habitats: grasslands, forests, oceans, deserts. A chapter is dedicated exclusively to endangered species. Stunning wildlife photography combines with dozens of lifelike drawings of animals to illustrate a captivating narrative. A two-page index makes finding the information you want quick and easy. An interactive animal detective quiz concludes this informative, accessible introduction to the animal world.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195216873
• ISBN13: 9780195216875
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 9.7" x 12.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7