The World of Animal Life

By Gerald Legg and gerald-legg

Book Overview

An Inside Look is specially designed to explore the natural forces and amazing technology that shape our universe. Each volume takes readers on a remarkable adventure into an important part of our world. Striking, full-color illustrations complement a fact-filled text. Inviting two-page spreads offer many access points for readers to explore intriguing concepts. The abundance of easily understandable, cutting-edge information makes these large-format books invaluable references.Few subjects arouse as much interest in young readers as animals. But The World of Animal Life goes one step further, explaining that each animal's insides have as much to do with the differences on the outsides as anything else. Readers will learn why spiders spin their web in a coil, how bats and dolphins find their way in the dark, and how the cheetah's strong spine shortens and lengthens as it runs. From snakes to frogs, from butterflies to elephants, there's no doubt that this book will surely be a favorite

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836829026
• ISBN13: 9780836829020
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.2" x 12.2"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7