Encyclopedia of animals

the long version

"The world if full of animals. Almost everywhere we look, creatures are going about their daily lives. Encyclopedia of animals, in 256 fact-filled pages, investigates and describes the anatomy, behavior and habitats of over 1000 animals, from microscopic worms to gigantic whales. This comprehensive but easy-to-use books boasts a wide range of features to help bring children face-to-face with the science and beauty of the living world. The features include up-to-date information on the dangers facing certain species and environments, animal records, obscure facts and amazing comparisons. Encyclopedia of animals is divided into the following sections: Simple animals, worms, snails and starfish, insects and other arthropods, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, mammals."--Page 4 of cover.