First Encyclopedia of Animals

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Which animal has a tongue as long as its body? How does a whale breathe? Why do zebras have stripes? How does a snake see in the dark? These and hundreds of other questions about animals are answered in this beautifully designed encyclopedia. The young reader will learn more about familiar animals, as well as discovering some fascinating new ones. Extraordinary wildlife photography and illustrations bring the reader face-to-face with the marvels of the animal world. Meet some real pandas, play a sea mammals game and hear what flamingos sound like via the Quicklinks Web site.