It's time for some nonfiction...which is one of my favorites and is the section at the library my kids always would hit first. Even my youngest (now a teen), still makes a beeline straight to nonfiction (adult now, though) every time we enter that library door. There's so much to discover, and today's book appears to pack tons of goodness revolving around the animal kingdom. I'm hoping to discover some new facts, be entertained, and see how the layout is as well.
Animal fans get ready because this one should be fun to explore.
DEADLY ANIMAL ATLAS
Amazing facts, fold-out maps, and life-size surprises
by Camilla de la Bedoyere
Illustrated by Dusan Lakicevic and Alek Sotirovski
Lonely Planet Kids
Middle Grade Nonfiction
32 pages
ages 9 to 12
Beware! The world's deadliest creatures reside in the pages of this epic kid's animal atlas… do you dare to meet them all?
Discover the world's scariest beasts in this ultimate compendium of our planet's most fearsome predators. From snakes, sharks, and spiders to tigers, eagles, and jellyfish, curious kids will learn how these deadly animals spend their lives, defend their territories, and maintain the health of our ecosystem.
Inside Deadly Animal Atlas:
- Thrilling photography, amazing illustrations, and original artwork make this a vibrant and engaging book for adventurous readers
- Insightful maps, diagrams, and fact-packed content guide children through the stealthiest predators on Earth, continent-by-continent
- Fun interactive elements like lift-the-flaps, fold-out maps, and open-the-gatefolds keep children entertained and bring this awesome book to life
- Covers important topics including the problems animals are facing through habitat loss and climate change and highlights the measures being used to alleviate them
- Covers regions: North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australasia and Oceans
- Written by Camilla de la Bedoyere, author of over 250 books including Lonely Planet Kids' Bird Atlas
- Illustrated by Dusan Lakicevic and Alek Sotirovski
Deadly Animal Atlas is the latest in Lonely Planet Kids' awesome animal atlas series, which includes Dinosaur Atlas, Animal Atlas, Ocean Animal Atlas, and Bird Atlas. This is the perfect gift for kids who wish to track down the world's most terrifying beasts - all from the safety of an armchair.
MY TIDBITS
Packed with illustrations, maps, photos, and information, this book offers a wealth of knowledge surrounding the 'dangerous' aspects of various animals.
This books sells with the claim that it has 32 pages, and that made me blink twice considering this aims for the solid, middle grade audience. But don't let the number fool you. Thanks to the small doors and pages, which fold out to expose two-more underneath, it's much more.
A large world map starts the read with several animals portrayed over the general areas, where they can be found. Then, the various types of weapons animals have is shortly visited before the rest of the book continues around the globe. There isn't an index or glossary, though, which means pure discovery and flipping fun to see what animals come next.
The pages are sturdy and carry a larger font for easy reading. Each page holds various colored boxes, each one highlighting an animal. A few, direct facts are given in an extra box as well as a map of the area, which they inhabit. There's a very short paragraph explaining the attributes, which make the animal dangerous, and some of these were surprising. A few of the illustrations and photos are life-sized, which is a nice touch.
The format insures reading ease and a light, chaotic feel of exploration the entire way through. The text isn't a problem for middle graders and can even be tackled by slightly younger readers, who are sure of their words. The atmosphere is relaxed, keeping excitement for the topic high. Some of the information isn't quiet as exact as it could be, but this entire read is like quick glimpses here and there. This keeps it appropriate even for more reluctant readers. It's also important to know that the 'dangerous' aspects aren't always those, which pose threats to humans, but rather, help the animals during attacks from other creatures, too.
Animal fans will enjoy exploring these pages and are sure to discover more than a few things, which they didn't know before.
And here she is...
Camilla de la Bédoyère studied Zoology at Bristol University. She then became a teacher for ten years, before becoming a full-time nonfiction author. She has written more than 250 books for children, covering a wide range of topics, from nature and science to math and geography.
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