Young readers can explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in this hardback guide, showcasing the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures with breath-taking full-color wildlife photography. Packed with amazing images, dozens of ingenious diagrams, and concise, easy-to-follow text, it's the definitive directory of the natural world - from hummingbirds to blue whales. Readers can learn how wolves communicate, how a tree frog startles predators and how fast a great white shark swims. Chapters include: - Birds- Mammals- Amphibians- Invertebrates- Reptiles>With information on habitats, evolution, conservation and featuring a glossary of key terms, this is the ultimate book on the animal kingdom for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES In order to create reference books deserving of the title 'Ultimate', we have brought together world-class children's authors to present STEM topics with clarity, passion and intelligence. Each title brought to life by exceptional photography, illustrations and infographics.