Did You Know? Animals

Amazing answers to more than 200 awesome questions!

Part of Why? Series

Paperback
$16.99 US
8.88"W x 10.06"H x 0.42"D   | 18 oz | 28 per carton
On sale Dec 07, 2021 | 144 Pages | 978-0-7440-3951-1
Age 6-9 years
From penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks, let your budding zoologist discover incredible facts about animals big and small. 

Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let’s explore them all!

Inside the pages of this first encyclopedia about animals, you’ll find:

   ⃦ Five chapters covering mammals, birds, marine life, creepy-crawlies, and reptiles and amphibians.
   ⃦ Information that is presented in bite-sized chunks and images that are clearly captioned and annotated.
   ⃦ Stunning photography of animals in their natural surroundings.
   ⃦ Answers more than 200 questions about animals, like "Can dogs see color?" or "Why do tigers have stripes?" in an engaging question and answer format.
   ⃦ "Quick quiz" boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about the animal kingdom.

This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of exploring the animal kingdom! It’s organized by group and covers all areas of the animal kingdom, from mammals and birds to insects, reptiles and fish. Each page asks a new question and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behavior. 

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this updated animal encyclopedia is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. It features a fresh and simple design approach that keeps the pages clear and easy to navigate. It’s the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 who are interested in animals and the natural world!

Get your child learning with DK's Did You Know? series of children’s educational books. It’s packed with fantastic facts for curious minds! Look out for Did You Know? Human Body and learn about all aspects of the human body.
DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by Derek Harvey

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From penguins to elephants and snakes to sharks, let your budding zoologist discover incredible facts about animals big and small. 

Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let’s explore them all!

Inside the pages of this first encyclopedia about animals, you’ll find:

   ⃦ Five chapters covering mammals, birds, marine life, creepy-crawlies, and reptiles and amphibians.
   ⃦ Information that is presented in bite-sized chunks and images that are clearly captioned and annotated.
   ⃦ Stunning photography of animals in their natural surroundings.
   ⃦ Answers more than 200 questions about animals, like "Can dogs see color?" or "Why do tigers have stripes?" in an engaging question and answer format.
   ⃦ "Quick quiz" boxes that allow the reader to test their friends and family on trivia about the animal kingdom.

This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of exploring the animal kingdom! It’s organized by group and covers all areas of the animal kingdom, from mammals and birds to insects, reptiles and fish. Each page asks a new question and answers it with clear, simple text alongside amazing pictures, providing engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behavior. 

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this updated animal encyclopedia is the perfect addition to any in-school or home library. It features a fresh and simple design approach that keeps the pages clear and easy to navigate. It’s the perfect gift for kids ages 7-9 who are interested in animals and the natural world!

Get your child learning with DK's Did You Know? series of children’s educational books. It’s packed with fantastic facts for curious minds! Look out for Did You Know? Human Body and learn about all aspects of the human body.

Creators

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann. DK publishes highly visual, photographic non-fiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 100 countries and over 60 languages, with offices in the UK, India, US, Germany, China, Canada, Spain and Australia.

DK's aim is to inspire, educate and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics, with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products.

Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery and parenting.

DK’s extensive children’s list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the best-selling LEGO® books.

https://www.dk.com/ View titles by Derek Harvey