Children S Atlas Of Endangered Animals

An account of animals which face possible extinction. Each animal has a description of its plight and an explanation of why it is an endangered species. Each spread looks at a different region of the world. It is endorsed by the Young People's Trust for the Environment and Nature Conservation.

One of a series intended to inform children about the environment and its problems in a worldwide context, this book concerns endangered animals. It presents the subject in terms of regional differences and similarities, giving an understanding of why things are worse in some parts of the world.

Bring the amazing animal kingdom right into your home! Packed with fun facts about animals and more than 40 full-color maps that detail the countries where they live. This fabulous educational book for kids zooms-in on countries and continents to show key animal habitats and locations around the world. A thrilling animal adventure around the globe, perfect for kids ages 6–8. Each colorful map in this children's book is bursting with animal facts, combining illustrations with gorgeous photographs that highlight each continent's most iconic animals. From the tallest mountains and desolate deserts to wild grasslands and tropical rain forests; it covers key habitats and locations for each country. Packed with tons of fun facts and figures, the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas explains where these hidden habitats are found and what the local climate is like. Find descriptions and illustrations of the plants and animals that live in them, making the information easy for kids to comprehend. This children's atlas also includes a super awesome, colorful world map pull-out poster showing every corner of the world and animals that live in each country. Through this educational atlas, children are shown how to read a map, use a map key, follow a compass, and how to judge scale and distance. Charming and informative, this kids' atlas is a delightful addition to every child's library. Take A Thrilling Animal Adventure Around The Globe! An enchanting atlas, packed full of fascinating facts and more than 600 incredible animals. From polar bears in the frozen north to thorny devils in the Australian outback and to toucans in the Amazon rain forest, this fact book will bring the world of Earth's wildlife right into your home! Some of the amazing animals you can expect to encounter: - Emu - Australia's largest bird - Giant hummingbird - the biggest of its kind in the whole world - Cheetah - the world's fastest land animal - Ploughshare tortoise - males try to flip each other over during fights (talk about fighting dirty!) - And much, much more! The Children's Illustrated series brings a whole host of educational subjects and general knowledge to life in full living color. Detailed drawn pictures, photographs, and images teach your child about History, Language, Geography, and more. Get a copy of the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas or any of the other wonderful titles and start your collection.

Bring the amazing world of wildlife right into your home. Packed with animal facts for kids and more than 40 colourful maps that detail the countries they where live. Each colourful map is bursting with information, combining illustrations of animals with photographs showing key habitats and locations for each country. The atlas also includes a colourful world map pull-out poster showing all the countries of the world and their key animals. Through each map children are shown how to read a map and use a key, compass and scale. Charming and informative, the Children's Illustrated Animal Atlas is a delightful addition to every child's library.

Captivating critters, eye-grabbing pictures, weird and freaky facts—what better way for kids to learn geography! In this child-friendly atlas, stunning animal photos combine with colorful, easily accessible maps to teach young readers about geography through the wild creatures that fascinate them. Each world region includes a "spotlight" on animals in the area. Thematic spreads deliver the facts about habitats, endangered species, and more. Careful research and all-around kid appeal make this a must-have children’s atlas for home and school.

Maps and text depict animals and their location on the Earth, explaining why species live where they do and how they have evolved to adjust to varied habitats.

Learn why species go extinct through a close-up view of endangered animals from every corner of the Earth.

This atlas presents an in-depth overview of the issue of endangered species. A series of maps reveals the extent of such global problems as natural disasters, pollution and population growth. This is followed by detailed surveys of the seven key biological areas of the world, which explain the problems they face, and identify those animals and plants at risk. The final section describes what steps are being taken at international and national levels to preserve and conserve our planet's natural heritage, charting the successes and failures of the conservation movement, and setting out what the individual can do to help.