'Colours of the Wild, Animals of the Americas' pairs fascinating facts with wild colour animal portraits making this more than simply an alphabet book. Interesting for readers of all ages, both art and science lovers alike, there is a glossary for some of the longer words and a reference page to find out more. Why do king vultures have featherless heads? Why do grizzly bears have a hump? What is a Xenarthran? There are so many things to discover in 'Colours of the Wild, Animals of the Americas'! Heather and Russell Thomas have paired paintings of North and South American animals with fact-filled descriptions of a wide variety of exciting creatures. Readers will be surprised by the colourful images as they explore this alphabet of animals and tap into their curiosity for nature. They will also boost their vocabulary skills and expand their knowledge of animal habitats and lifecycles as they discover facts about a fantastic range of wildlife.