Amazing Animal Treasury

Name: Amazing Animal Treasury
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780008546281
Price: 32.0 NZD
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By Chris Packham

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Amazing Animal Treasury by Chris Packham is a delightful collection of fascinating facts and stories about a variety of animals. Aimed at children, this book takes young readers on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom, showcasing intriguing details and beautiful illustrations that highlight the diversity of wildlife. It's an engaging exploration that both educates and entertains, sparking curiosity about the natural world.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

If you have a young reader who loves animals and exploring the natural world, this book could be a delightful choice. It offers a captivating look at diverse animal species, packed with fascinating facts that encourage curiosity and wonder about wildlife. Perfect for inspiring budding zoologists or any child with a keen interest in nature.

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Join CHRIS PACKHAM on an epic exploration of the animal kingdom in this ultimate animal treasury.

An illustrated gift collection for children of Chris Packham’s nature books for kids aged 3+

Description

Join Chris Packham on an epic exploration of the animal kingdom in this ultimate animal treasury.

Our world is home to billions of animal species, and each one has its own remarkable way of life. Discover the extraordinary places that animals live, how they look after their families, and the incredible journeys that take them huge distances across our planet – all brought vividly to life by your own expert guide.

For the very first time, all three books in Chris Packham and Jason Cockcroft’s Amazing Animal series have been brought together to create the perfect animal treasury for young nature lovers aged 3+.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008546281

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Red Shed

Contributors:

Illustrated by Jason Cockcroft

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 251.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 750g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Chris Packham

About the Author

Chris Packham CBE is one of the UK's leading naturalists and an award-winning conservationist. He began his TV career presenting children's series The Really Wild Show, and has since presented outstanding nature programmes such as Springwatch. Jason Cockcroft is the illustrator of many acclaimed picture books, including Room for a Little One: A Christmas Tale by Martin Waddell, Billywise by Judith Nicholls, and Jason and the Golden Fleece by James Riordan. He lives in Whitby, England, with his wife, Lisa, and their two cats. This is his first novel.

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