Why are flamingos pink? What's so surprising about a platypus' beak? And just what is a capybara?

This exciting and eye-opening book takes young readers on a journey of discovery through the animal kingdom, demonstrating the extraordinary variety of our planet's animals-and showcasing many creatures that will be unfamiliar to many young readers. Brimming over with beautiful illustrations, and meticulous researched throughout, this volume presents a wonderful opportunity to discover lesser known animals from all over the world, and to see familiar animals in a whole new light. Annotated maps give context to readers' discoveries.

Ideal for wild-about-animals kids aged 8+.