Did You Know? Animals

Description

From penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks, let your budding zoologist discover incredible facts about animals big and small. Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let's explore them all! Inside the pages of this first encyclopedia about animals, you'll find: - Five chapters covering mammals, birds, marine life, creepy-crawlies, and reptiles and amphibians. - Information that is presented in bite-sized chunks and images that are clearly captioned and annotated. - Stunning photography of animals in their natural surroundings. - Answers more than 200 questions about animals, like "Can dogs see color?" or "Why do tigers have stripes?" in an engaging question and answer format. - "Quick quiz" boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about the animal kingdom. This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of exploring the animal kingdom! It's organized by group and covers all areas of the animal kingdom, from mammals and birds to insects, reptiles and fish. Each page asks a new question and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behavior. Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this updated animal encyclopedia is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. It features a fresh and simple design approach that keeps the pages clear and easy to navigate. It's the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 who are interested in animals and the natural world! Get your child learning with DK's Did You Know? series of children's educational books. It's packed with fantastic facts for curious minds! Look out for Did You Know? Human Body and learn about all aspects of the human body. Contents Mammals Why do wolves live in packs? Why do tigers have stripes? How do bats find food in the dark? What is a tusk? Do giraffes get dizzy when they bend over? Do mammals lay eggs? Why do elephants have big ears? What’s in a camel’s hump? Can porcupines shoot their spines? How do monkeys swing through the trees? Why do lions have sharp teeth? Why do meerkats stand on their back legs? Are moles blind? Can dogs see color? Do bears eat honey? Why don’t polar bears eat penguins? Birds Why do ducks float? Why are flamingos pink? How do owls hunt at night? Why can’t ostriches fly? Why are peacocks such show-offs? Why do birds migrate? Why don’t sleeping birds fall off their perches? Which bird builds the best nest? Why don’t penguins freeze in the snow? What eats eagles? Why don’t woodpeckers get a headache? Underwater Why do sea jellies glow? Do fish sleep? How do pufferfish puff up? Can flying fish really fly? How do sharks find prey? Is coral alive? Why do dolphins have blowholes? What animals live in the deep sea? Why don’t clownfish get stung by sea anemones? Why do crabs walk sideways? Are piranhas bloodthirsty? How many whales are there in the ocean? Creepy-crawlies Why don’t pond-skaters sink? Why do honeybees dance? Why do dung beetles collect poop? Why are ants so busy? Why do lice live in our hair? How does a spider make a web? What’s inside a snail’s shell? How do mosquitoes find their prey? What is the world’s biggest creepy-crawly? How do grasshoppers sing? Reptiles and amphibians How do geckos walk upside down? How do chameleons change color? Why do snakes stick their tongue out? What is an axolotl? Are dragons real? Why are poison dart frogs so colorful? How long does a tortoise live? Do reptiles have cold blood? Why are frogs slimy? Do crocodiles really cry? Answers Quiz your friends! Glossary Index Credits and acknowledgments