Atlas of Extinct Animals (Large Encyclopedias, 1)

Explore the Fascinating World of Extinct Creatures

Ever wonder what happened to the dodo, the woolly mammoth, or the Chinese river dolphin? Atlas of Extinct Animals brings 41 lost species back to life with stunning illustrations and captivating stories that reveal how they lived and why they vanished.

Aimed at readers ages 9 and up, this beautifully designed encyclopedia blends science, history, and art to explore the causes behind extinction, from climate shifts to human impact. Each full-page spread features illustrated artwork, size comparisons, and fascinating facts that help readers understand not just what these animals looked like, but how they lived and why they disappeared.

From the mighty mammoth to the tiny Tecopa pupfish, this book is a powerful reminder of Earth’s fragile biodiversity and a call to protect what remains.

• Forty-One Extinct Species: Learn about animals from all over the world that no longer exist, including recent extinctions like the Zanzibar leopard and Chinese river dolphin.
• Stunning Visuals: Features full-page illustrations, scientific diagrams, and silhouette comparisons to bring each creature to life.
• Thoughtful and Educational: Encourages ecological awareness and critical thinking about conservation and human impact.
• Oversized Format: A gorgeous coffee-table-style book perfect for classrooms, libraries, and curious young minds.
• International Recognition: Selected by White Ravens 2020 for excellence in children’s literature.

For over 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a thirst for knowledge in young minds. We deliver the highest quality children’s books from novelty, picture, pop-up, and how-to books, to non-fiction, and fairy tale books. 

Radek Maly is a Czech writer, poet, translator, and university teacher. He has achieved international success through his young adult book Franz Kafka: A Man of His Time and Our Own (2017) and his picture book Our Cat’s Day (2023). His non-fiction books Atlas of Extinct Animals (2021), Atlas of Endangered Animals (2021), and Atlas of Prehistoric Animals (2025) have been translated into several languages, and his poetry collection for children Postman Wind (2011) was entered on the IBBY Honour List.
Pavel Dvorsky is a Czech commercial and graphic artist who has illustrated dozens of science and popular science publications. From 1966–1972, he studied at the Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague, and afterward returned to Brno, where he established the Department of Graphic Design and Illustration at the Secondary School for Art and Design. In reconstructing the prehistoric world, Dvorsky has collaborated with many anthropologists and archeologists. In addition to his commercial and graphic artwork, he has designed stamps for the Czech Post Office since 2004. He was born in Brno in 1946.