Author(s): TAYLOR Barbara

Non-Fiction

Mammals can be found all over the world, from the icy Arctic poles to the sweltering deserts, the sweeping savannahs and the deepest oceans. This book showcases the world's most fascinating mammals, from big cats and grizzly bears to monkeys, apes, rhinos, rabbits, armadillos, dolphins and bats. Readers will learn how this diverse group of animals has adapted to survive in so many different habitats. Using a new, dynamic format and sumptuous photographs, this book explores each mammal in the context of its habitat. Special features, such as flaps and pullouts, help the reader to get a sense of how the animal lives, its special characteristics and the factors that threaten its survival. Table of Contents What is a Mammal?; Monkeys and Apes; Wild Cats; Horses and Zebras; Dogs, Wolves and Foxes; Bears in Danger; Mega-Mammals; Rodents, Hares and Rabbits; Giraffes, Camels and Deer; Marsupials; Anteaters, Sloths and Armadillos; Whales, Dolphins and Seals; Bats and Gliders; Quiz. About the Author Barbara Taylor studied Environmental Sciences at Southampton University before becoming a science writer for exhibitions at London's Natural History Museum. Since then she has written more than 120 children's books on science, natural history and geography. An award-winning author, her acclaimed titles include Eyewitness Arctic and Antarctic (DK), Apes and Monkeys (Kingfisher) and How to Save the Planet (OUP).