Discover the diversity of the animal kingdom. Packed with over 500 creatures! Each one is looked at in detail by a natural history expert. Kids will love this illustrated guide to animals from around the world. From the tiniest sponge to the largest elephant , all entries are gloriously illustrated in this spectacular celebration of life on Earth. Entries cover habitat, size and behavior, with zoologist and environmental scientist Jules Howard's expertise brought to life by Jarom Vogel's eye-opening artwork. Learn about animals you've never even heard of before, including: Godzilla remipede Rainbow lorikeet Spotted ratfish Banded demoiselle King colobus Long-eared jerboa American pika There's so much to learn in this fascinating breakdown of animals around the world, like what they eat, what eats them, why they look like they do, how many there are of them left, what noises they make , and more! This book is broken down into animal classes , including mammals, reptiles, birds, invertebrates and fish. Start at the beginning or dip in and out - whatever page you land on, you're sure to find your new favorite creature! Encyclopedia of Animals is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any amateur zoologist, and is guaranteed to broaden horizons and deepen appreciation of life on our amazing planet. And for those budding entomologists looking to satisfy their creepy-crawly curiosity, be sure to check out Encyclopedia of Insects , from Jules Howard and Miranda Zimmerman.