A great many animals live on Earth, from small insects to large mammals. The animal world is weird and wonderful and fascinating besides. This encyclopedia will familiarize you with several hundred of the best-known and most interesting animals from all over the world.

What’s more, it will help you put each animal in the group it belongs to. You’ll find an attractive selection of mammals (including rodents, ungulates, primates, beasts of prey and cetaceans), birds, fishes (including cartilaginous fishes), amphibians, reptiles, plus other groups of animals from all corners of our world. The beautiful full-colour illustrations and simple text make this book an indispensable help for every child.