First Animal Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference Series) Review
DK First Animal Encyclopaedia is not by far the most scientifically accurate book around but then again this is a book that is aimed at a certain age group. In my opinion any book that can illustrate the magnificence of our animal world and relate that with reference sections on animal superlatives identifying each one from loudest to tallest to smallest is what a first animal encyclopaedia is expected to do. It's a book that will not only delight children and leave them in awe of the grandeur of the animal world but it will also educate them into understanding the different facets of animals and their lives in their homes of their lands that they belong to which is full of vibrant photos notes and simple references. The animal kingdom is an enduringly informtive topic that has always fascinated kids in which they love the rainbow coloured birds the regal elephant and the fearsome powerful formidable crocodile. This book not only will occupy the curious mind of a smaller child but will also be more than suitable for the older child with its in depth information. But above all it has the potential to educate our future generation; if they learn from an early age how valuable all species of animals are then we can be assured that our world will not lose anymore species because of our negligence.
First Animal Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference Series) Feature
- ISBN13: 9780756602277
- Condition: New
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First Animal Encyclopedia (Dk First Reference Series) Overview
An inspiring new addition to the First Reference series, the DK First Animal Encyclopedia is loaded with spectacular photographs showing animal habits and habitats. From aardvark to zebra, this book is packed with fascinating facts about animals, giving children a wonderful head start on learning about the animal world.
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Customer Reviews
Encyclopedia with Wrong Facts - G. Wang - Dutchess, ny USA
I am trying to figure out an animal encyclopedia to buy for my 5-year old son. I decided to get a few from library before deciding. I got this one and the National Geographic one. My son likes this BK one much better. Today is a snow day and I decided to read a few pages together with him and we turned to the blue whale page. It is stated that the blue whale "is so big that the next-largest creature on Earth, the bull elephant, could sit on its tongue". My son happens to have a "Toothed Whale" book checked out and we'd just learned a sperm whale can be as much as 50 metric tons and I didn't think elephants were that big. Indeed, largest bull elephant is 12 metric tons, and sperm whale is not even the second largest animal on earth. That honor goes to fin whale, estimated to weigh as much as 70 metric tons. The blue whale page was the first page I seriously read, so chances are such errors are elsewhere in the book also. Encyclopedia is supposed to be thorough and authoritative, not sure I'd want to buy this.
Packed with lush photos. Beautiful! - C. Kent - South Central PA
Bought this for my 7 year old daughter. Every page is filled with exciting photos and facts and figures. Beautifully printed and produced. Highly recommended!
Errors in an Encyclopedia? - rushriver - Wisconsin
On page 37, at the bottom, this encyclopedia states that an Elk is another name for a Moose. I sent the book back.
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