Get ready to go on a safari adventure with the incredible photography and film making couple Dereck and Beveryly Joubert in the National Geographic Kids The Ultimate Book of African Animals published by Penguin Random House. Experience nature through the lens of their cameras to observe and learn about animals in their natural habitats. Explore the Serengeti, the Sahara Desert and the rainforest as they journey through Africa. Discover answers to animal mysteries such as “How did the giraffe get such a long neck?” This book is creatively written including facts about animal characteristics, defenses, diet, and much more. Several “Creature Bites” sections all through the book are loaded with interesting facts. The incredible use of text features (maps, diagrams, charts, headings) make it easy to use for research to find specific facts or read about a specific animal. Animal lovers will also enjoy reading it cover to cover. This book would be a great addition for any classroom or homeschooling bookshelf. It can be used for enjoyment or for science research inquiry projects. 190 pages, hardcover.
Ultimate Book of African Animals
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024814
ISBN
9781426371875
Grade 3-7
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Product Overview
- African animal non-fiction
- 190 pages full of facts and photographs
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Publisher's Description of Ultimate Book of African Animals
Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime? YES?!
Then pack your camera and your gear because you're about to go on safari with legendary National Geographic photographer-filmmaker duo Beverly and Dereck Joubert!
You'll discover amazing, awe-inspiring animals from the plains of the Serengeti and the sands of the Sahara to the shaded nooks of the rainforest!
Get up close and personal with lions and lemurs, hyenas and hippos, black rhinos and black mambas, and more! Find out how these animals live, play, and hunt, and how they have adapted to their wild, one-of-a-kind environments.
Why do hyenas "laugh"? How does a lioness catch her prey? Which snake spits venom to ward off enemies?
This book will answer all of these questions and more! Including tons of weird but true information, seriously cool stats, and amazing stories, this book gives you exclusive behind-the-lens access to some of the world's coolest animals.
But be warned: You may want to keep your hands inside the vehicle for this ride. Some of these animals bite!
Then pack your camera and your gear because you're about to go on safari with legendary National Geographic photographer-filmmaker duo Beverly and Dereck Joubert!
You'll discover amazing, awe-inspiring animals from the plains of the Serengeti and the sands of the Sahara to the shaded nooks of the rainforest!
Get up close and personal with lions and lemurs, hyenas and hippos, black rhinos and black mambas, and more! Find out how these animals live, play, and hunt, and how they have adapted to their wild, one-of-a-kind environments.
Why do hyenas "laugh"? How does a lioness catch her prey? Which snake spits venom to ward off enemies?
This book will answer all of these questions and more! Including tons of weird but true information, seriously cool stats, and amazing stories, this book gives you exclusive behind-the-lens access to some of the world's coolest animals.
But be warned: You may want to keep your hands inside the vehicle for this ride. Some of these animals bite!
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| Product Format: | Hardcover |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-7 |
| Brand: | National Geographic Kids |
| Author: | Beverly Joubert |
| ISBN: | 9781426371875 |
| Length in Inches: | 12.25 |
| Width in Inches: | 9.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.75 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 2.6 |
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