This animal encyclopedia with a twist showcases more than 100 animals in close-up detail. Arranged from biggest to smallest, the wildlife of the world is revealed with stunning photography and gorgeous illustrations. The storybook descriptions will delight children and let them discover amazing animal facts, such as why the slow-motion sloth is so sluggish and how the plodding pangolin protects itself from predators, as well as some of the stories and myths surrounding their favourite beasts.

This beautiful modern bestiary lets you find the animals that interest you and uncover new favourites along the way. From lions and butterflies to sharks and spiders there's an animal for everyone in this celebration of the animal kingdom. Every animal is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed images. The index is packed with reference information, including the size and location of each species, and a tree of life shows how the animal groups are connected.

With foil on the cover, gilded edges, and a ribbon for keeping your place, An Anthology of Intriguing Animals makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of wildlife and nature. With engaging information and absorbing images, this book is perfect for children to explore by themselves or for bedtime stories.

There are 224 pages in this book. This is an encyclopedia. An encyclopedia is a book or numbered set of books containing authoritative summary information about a variety of topics in the form of short essays, usually arranged alphabetically by headword or classified in some manner. An entry may be signed or unsigned, with or without illustration or a list of references for further reading. Headwords and text are usually revised periodically for publication in a new edition. In a multivolume encyclopedia, any indexes are usually located at the end of the last volume. Encyclopedias may be general (example: Encyclopedia Americana) or specialized, usually by subject (Encyclopedia of Bad Taste) or discipline (Encyclopedia of Social Work). This book was published 2018 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .

Ben Hoare has edited and written several books for children - most recently at Dorling Kindersley.

This book has the following chapters:

• 1: Baleen whale
• 2: Orca
• 3: Elephant
• 4: Crocodile
• 5: Shark
• 6: Giraffe
• 7: Rhinoceros
• 8: Hippopotamus
• 9: Jellyfish
• 10: Cobra
• 11: Tiger
• 12: Dolphin
• 13: Lion
• 14: Walrus
• 15: Peafowl
• 16: Camel
• 17: Moose
• 18: Swordfish
• 19: Polar bear
• 20: Ostrich
• 21: Puma
• 22: Zebra
• 23: Kangaroo
• 24: Snow leopard
• 25: Boa
• 26: Cheetah
• 27: Anteater
• 28: Skunk
• 29: Salmon
• 30: Parrot
• 31: Quokka
• 32: Squirrel monkey
• 33: Viscacha
• 34: Parrotfish
• 35: Koala
• 36: Owl
• 37: Sloth
• 38: Fox
• 39: Hare
• 40: Kiwi
• 41: Platypus
• 42: Chameleon
• 43: Gila monster
• 44: Meerkat
• 45: Piranha
• 46: Toucan
• 47: Tortoise
• 48: Caecilian
• 49: Flying fish
• 50: Gecko
• 51: Seadragon
• 52: Puffin
• 53: Viperfish
• 54: Hedgehog
• 55: Reindeer
• 56: Stingray
• 57: African wild dog
• 58: Giant panda
• 59: Wolf
• 60: Gorilla
• 61: Milk snake
• 62: Seal
• 63: Sheep
• 64: Otter
• 65: Marine iguana
• 66: Orangutan
• 67: Wolverine
• 68: Flamingo
• 69: Octopus
• 70: Red panda
• 71: Beaver
• 72: Sea turtle
• 73: Pheasant
• 74: Penguin
• 75: Porcupine
• 76: Mandrill
• 77: Pangolin
• 78: Lemur
• 79: Vulture
• 80: Raccoon
• 81: Bat
• 82: Starfish
• 83: Axolotl
• 84: Slow loris
• 85: Toad
• 86: Moth
• 87: Mole
• 88: Hummingbird
• 89: Scorpion
• 90: Mantis shrimp
• 91: Butterfly
• 92: Kingfisher
• 93: Sea slug
• 94: Clownfish
• 95: Dragonfly
• 96: Frog
• 97: Grasshopper
• 98: Praying mantis
• 99: Crab
• 100: Beetle
• 101: Ant
• 102: Bug
• 103: Wasp
• 104: Spider
• 105: Tree of life
• 106: Glossary
• 107: Visual guide
• 108: Acknowledgements