Animal World Encyclopedia: Colorful Illustrations Edition

Author: Xing Tao
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
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Step into the world of animals, and experience the mystery and wonder of the animal kingdom, witnessing the harsh yet real struggle for survival in the food chain. Get close to your favorite animals. Watch the busy ants carrying their workload, the beautiful and intelligent parrots, the lovable and leisurely giant pandas, the gentle and graceful giraffes, and the mighty and fearless African lions explore the rich and diverse animal world from a fresh perspective. The lifelike and vivid animal images will amaze you. The scientific classification combined with easy-to-understand text provides a panoramic view of the real lives of animals, from invertebrates to mammals.
Step into the animal family, where they may be enormous, small, fierce, or friendly. They run swiftly, leap with joy, and soar through the skies. On Earth, they are everywhere, even in outer space. They are a diverse family, with countless species. Explore the mysteries of animals: Do jellyfish have digestive organs? Why do bees dance? Why do chameleons change color? Do mandarin ducks really live together until old age? Why do albatrosses prefer windy weather? Are rhinos nearsighted? Why do whales beach themselves in large numbers? Are bears really dumb? Who is the fastest animal in the world?
Learn about the fascinating behaviors of animals: How do ants move? How do spiders hunt? Why do Atlantic flying fish fly? How do deep-sea fish live underwater? How do weaver birds build nests? Why do vultures eat carrion? What do the world's most venomous snakes look like? How do jackals hunt? How do chimpanzees build nests? How do kangaroo dads raise their young?
Forty billion years ago, the Earth was a desolate place. About four billion years ago, the appearance of plants and animals broke the silence. Perhaps they were just single cells, so small that they seemed insignificant, but they marked the beginning of something extraordinary—the birth of life on Earth. After hundreds of millions of years of evolution and reproduction, the Earth has become increasingly abundant. From the vast oceans to the expansive skies, from lush plains to barren deserts, from the scorching interior of Africa to the ice-covered continent of Antarctica, traces of animals can be found everywhere. They may be covered in scales and armor or wrapped in thick fur, all contributing to the vibrant and colorful world.
The "Animal World Encyclopedia" is arranged in order of the animal kingdom from lower to higher, providing detailed and vivid introductions to over 1,000 species of animals, accompanied by numerous stunning photographs and hand-drawn illustrations. The layout emphasizes the harmony between text and images, creating an engaging and captivating experience. The in-depth yet easy-to-understand explanations by animal experts make the text and images complement each other perfectly. This book will take you quickly into the world of animals, soaring with eagles in the sky, playing with fish in the sea, and galloping with leopards on the grasslands, allowing you to feel their magic and beauty and showcasing a magnificent animal world.