Explore the incredible world of animals with this beautifully illustrated full-colour encyclopedia for curious young readers. Inside you´ll find a wide-ranging overview of animal life, alongside fascinating facts that are sure to surprise and delight. Based on the latest understanding of natural history, this is a definitive guide to the habitats of the world and the animals that live in them. You will discover why wolves live in a pack, what noise a meerkat makes, how an alligator hunts, and many other intriguing animal facts. Includes: - Profiles of fascinating animals, including polar bears, penguins, red pandas, and sea turtles. - Habitat breakdowns and the animals that live there - Fact boxes, pulling out interesting facts and stats - Beautiful, full-colour illustrations by Marc Pattenden This book supports the key stage 2 (KS2) curriculum and is great for home learning. Ideal for children aged 8+. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Encyclopedia series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining, visually appealing and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any child´s bookshelf.