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Big Book of Animals

By Hazel Maskell

Which animal wins the ultimate size showdown? Compare astonishing giants, record-breakers and hidden surprises.

fascinating fact-filled spectacular interactive

Genres

Animals Non-fiction Nature

What is Big Book of Animals about?

Discover the biggest, longest and most remarkable animals on Earth, from towering elephants and enormous insects to the mighty blue whale. Packed with fascinating facts, this beautifully illustrated book explores animals by size, habitat and special abilities. Compare creatures drawn to scale and find out which has the largest beak, lays the biggest eggs or hunts the most impressive prey. Concertina pages and gatefolds open to reveal spectacular animals in astonishing detail.

About the author

Hazel Maskell is a talented writer who has created many fun and interesting books for children. She enjoys making facts exciting and easy to understand. Hazel has written for the popular Usborne series, helping young readers explore everything from science and nature to history and space. She hopes to inspire curiosity in everyone who reads her books.

Pages

16 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2017

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