Questions and Answers of the Natural World: Over 1000 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know

Anita Ganeri, Jen Green, Lucinda Hawksley, Malcolm Penny, Joyce Pope and John Stidworthy

ISBN 10: 1405416823 / ISBN 13: 9781405416825

Published by Parragon Publishing, Bath, UK, 2004

About this Item

2004 edition of 2000 original. Fine/thin 2" razor slice on front of DJ, elsewise a NEAR FINE, bright, clean, tight copy sans rips/tears, stains, and discoloration. PROLIFICALLY ILLUSTRATED with full color photography of animal drawings with accompanying descriptive captions. "Young readers will find a vast amount of information in this book, made engrossing and accessible by the question and answer format and the lavish use of realistic illustration. The encyclopedia explores a huge range of animals living in all areas and habitats of the world. These creatures are excitingly described in answers to questions such as: Which rainforest bats drink blood? How does a hummngbird hover? How high can a flea jump? What do animals drink in the desert? Why are gorillas hunted? What color is a polar bear's skin? Which is the most dangerous snake? Which fish "walks" on three legs?" 256 pages. *NOTE: Due to size and weight of the book significant additional shipping cost will be required for out-of-U.S. shipment. GH4.

Seller Inventory # 007225

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Questions and Answers of the Natural World: Over 1000 Questions and Answers to Things You Want to Know
• Publisher: Parragon Publishing, Bath, UK
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1405416823
• ISBN 13: 9781405416825
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Michael Posen
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

Learn all about the animal kingdom with this exciting reference! Questions & Answers About the Natural World explores a huge range of animals living in all areas and habitats. With over 1000 questions and answers and colorful illustrations, you’ll discover:

- How sharks hunt their prey
- Why camels don’t get sunburn
- How high a flea can jump
- Which is the most dangerous snake
- Which rainforest bats drink blood
- How a hummingbird hovers
- And more!

Filled with fascinating facts about every kind of animal imaginable, this engaging reference is sure to delight curious young animal lovers everywhere!