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The first section of this incredible illustrated reference book focuses on the diversity of life in the animal kingdom, looking at the habitats in which animals live and how they survive. The rest of the book is divided into three chapters, each focusing on a different area of the world: the Americas; Europe and Africa; and Asia, Australia and New Zealand. Each animal is accompanied by a specification panel giving information about distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and more. With over 900 magnificent illustrations and photographs, and packed with fascinating facts, this book is a musthave family reference. . A fabulous, accessible reference to the animals of the world, including a detailed look at the habitats in which animals live and how they survive. . Includes the venomous western diamondback rattlesnake of the southern United States; the treedwelling flying lizard of South-east Asia and the extraordinary egg-laying platypus of Australia. . A natural history guide focuses on how animals have adapted in terms of anatomy, senses and survival skills. . For each animal there is a specification panel giving information about distribution, habitat, food, size, maturity, breeding, life span and status. HERMES HOUSE An imprint of Anness Publishing Ltd. www.annesspublishing.com; info@anness.com Hermes

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Tom Jackson is an experienced author of natural history and science books. He has worked at Jersey Zoo and has been involved in the conservation of endangered wildlife in Zimbabwe.

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