Explore the incredible world of animals with this beautiful hardback encyclopedia for curious young readers. Inside you'll find a fact-packed overview of animal life, accompanied by delightful full-color illustrations.

Based on the latest understanding of natural history, this is a definitive guide to the habitats of the world and the animals that live in them. Readers will discover why wolves live in a pack, what noise a meerkat makes, how an alligator hunts, and many other intriguing animal facts. Packed with information on the lives and habits of animals, this memorable book showcases some of the world's most unusual and magnificent creatures.

Includes:
• Profiles of fascinating animals, including polar bears, penguins, red pandas, and sea turtles.
• Habitat breakdowns and the animals that live there
• Fact boxes, pulling out interesting facts and stats

This encyclopedia supports home learning and is ideal for children aged 8+.

ABOUT THE SERIES: The Arcturus Illustrated Reference Library series brings together beautifully illustrated, fact-packed encyclopedias for children. Entertaining and accessible, these hardback guides are perfect for any home library.
 
Contributor Bio(s)
 
Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Jules Howard (consultant) is a zoologist and conservationist. He writes for BBC Wildlife Magazine and The Guardian and appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Radio 4's The Living World. He has also chaired live events at science festivals. He lives in Northamptonshire, UK.

Marc Pattenden is a self-taught illustrator from Lewes, in the UK. He works digitally with the aim of creating colorful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere. Marc finds the process of illustration a totally joyful experience and is very glad to have made a career out of it. He hopes to be drawing beautiful pictures for many years to come.