Animals Up Close: Animals as You've Never Seen Them Before

Description

See the world's most fascinating animals closer and more vividly than you've ever seen before, through stunning, larger-than-life photography in this modern DK classic. Young readers will be fascinated by stories such as the crab that carries its home on its back, or the salamander that turns from a fish into an amphibian as it grows. They will be absorbed by the incredible detail showcased in these amazing images, from the fine structure of bird's feathers to the neon green scales of a gecko. Fun, flowing text delivers in-depth information about life in different habitats and how animals have adapted to thrive in these places. Innovative, contemporary design and DK's characteristically reliable and interesting information combine in Animals Up Close to create the perfect nature book for children. CONTENTS ON THE LAND Whiskery Weasel Desert Scorpion Racer Snake Harvest Mouse Tough Tortoise Disguised Gecko Tiger Salamander Busy Chipmunk Green Toad Puss Moth Caterpillar Green Iguana Partridge Chick Flying Gecko Mini Marmoset Postman Caterpillar Tree Frog UNDER THE WATER Hermit Crab Strange Seahorse Giant Clam Floating Caiman Mandarin Fish Brittle Star Fiddler Crab Sea Cucumber Clawed Crayfish Intelligent Octopus Sea Slug Mudskipper Fish IN THE AIR Tropical Toucan Darting Dragonfly Rosella Parrot Swallowtail Butterfly Fire-Tufted Barbet Cardinal Beetle Fiery Flamingo Barn Owl Horseshoe Bat Glossary Index and Acknowledgements