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Lonely Planet Kids The Animal Book

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Lonely Planet Kids The Animal Book by Ruth Martin is an engaging exploration for children, diving into the fascinating world of animals. This book captivates young readers with vibrant illustrations and interesting facts about diverse creatures from around the globe. It's a delightful journey through the animal kingdom, perfect for inspiring curiosity and wonder.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a young one curious about the animal kingdom, as it explores creatures from around the world with engaging facts and vivid illustrations. It's perfect for young readers eager to learn about diverse wildlife in an interactive and fun way.

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Kids can discover the animal kingdom like never before in this beautiful encyclopedia, featuring over 100 incredible creatures, from the grey wolf and green anaconda, to the bald eagle and emperor penguin. Packed with facts and illustrations, it also explores our relationship with these animals and how we're affecting their lives and habitats.

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Lonely Planet Kids The Animal Book by Ruth Martin is a beautiful hardback that reminds us of the remarkable nature of animals around us. This captivating book introduces some of the world's most incredible creatures, from those you can spot in your back garden to more endangered species found in jungles, deserts, and freezing oceans.

It delves into our relationship with these animals and examines how humans are impacting their lives and habitats. Featuring Dawn Cooperโ€™s wonderful illustrations combined with vivid photographs and expert authorship, this book is a journey into the fascinating world of animal life.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786574336

Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 08 September 2017

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Lonely Planet Kids

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Dawn Cooper

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 237.0mm

Height: 311.0mm

Weight: 1042g

Pages: 164

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