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National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More! Hardcover – October 23, 2012

by Lucy Spelman (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 4,521 ratings
Hey, why is that funny-looking monkey on TV hanging upside down? Is that fuzzy, chubby guy in the back yard a woodchuck or a groundhog? Now you can find answers to these and hundreds more questions and curiosities right at your fingertips! Featuring 2,500 species and packed with stunning color photographs, amazing animal facts, maps, and more, the new National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia is the most comprehensive on the market today, amazing and entertaining readers, while providing them with authoritative information about the animal kingdom. Kids love to look at animals and this book showcases more than 1,000 gorgeous color photographs as only National Geographic--the leader in wildlife photography--can. Thematic spreads take readers through animal homes and habitats, senses and communication, life cycle and babies, movement and migration, defenses, camouflage, and adaptation, and endangered animals and conservation. Special features in each section include ANIMAL PROFILES spreads that focus in-depth on a particular animal and ANIMAL RECORDS spreads that highlight superlatives such as fastest, tallest, smallest, etc. Exclusive FROM-THE-FIELD reports, that focus on National Geographic explorers and their stories about the animals they study, can only be found in this animal encyclopedia, adding to its entertainment and educational value.Animals are organized by taxonomy within each section (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates), accompanied by common and scientific name, fact boxes (featuring lifespan, habitat, and size) and text describing diet, special features, and any other pertinent information. Symbols representing conservation and habitat status highlight a high-interest topic for kids, while color-coding on each section provides for ease of navigation. Backmatter will include a listing of animal species along with basic information including name (scientific and common), lifespan, diet, size, and habitat. A comprehensive glossary, index, and "find out more" section round out this must-have resource.Releases simultaneously in Reinforced Library Binding: 978-1-4263-1023-2 , $33.90/$39.00 Can
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 9 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    IG1020L
  6. Dimensions
    9.7 x 1.1 x 12.3 inches
  7. Publisher
    National Geographic Kids
  8. Publication date
    October 23, 2012
  9. ISBN-10
    1426310226
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1426310225
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No less than 2,500 animals are included in this oversize encyclopedic reference. The organization reinforces lessons learned in science class, as it is separated into vertebrate and invertebrate animals and then further subdivided by phylum. Each species gets its own page with dynamic color photos of creatures in their natural habitat, while authoritative information on variations within the species celebrates the diversity of animals across the globe. Biologist and author Spelman establishes an undertone of conservation and utilizes a rating scale for the endangered status of all species included. Range maps are pervasive and attention grabbing, while the records section for each phylum includes superlatives that are always favorites with readers, such as the world’s most toxic frog, highest-flying bird, and longest-living animal. Back matter includes a color-coded and keyed list of all mentioned species. As expected with any National Geographic title, science and geography are in perfect balance to create a strong interdisciplinary resource. Grades 4-7. --Erin Anderson

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“No kids, or animal-lover of any age, should be without the new National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia. This has to be the coolest book from NGK!” —Cookies and Clogs blog

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ National Geographic Kids (October 23, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1426310226
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1426310225
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 9 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ IG1020L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.7 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.7 x 1.1 x 12.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 4,521 ratings

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  1. Lucy H. Spelman

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    Dr. Lucy Spelman is a veterinarian working to bring artists and scientists together to save species. Animals have always been part of her life. Since 2010, when she began teaching biology to students at the Rhode Island School of Design, she has been exploring the interface between art, science, and one-health medicine. She has an undergraduate degree in biology from Brown University and a doctoral degree in veterinary medicine from the University of California at Davis. In 1994, she became a member of the American College of Zoological Medicine, the first to achieve this milestone right out of residency training. Her work experience includes zoo, wildlife, and small animal medicine; public speaking; writing; teaching; zoo administration—she served as the first female Director of the Smithsonian’s National Zoo from 2000-2005; and, conservation—she was the Field Manager for the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project from 2006-2009. She has authored various scientific articles and two popular books: the National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia and The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes.

    In 2015, Dr. Lucy founded, Creature Conserve (www.creatureconserve.com), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing artists and scientists together to foster informed and sustained animal conservation. She currently practices at Ocean State Veterinary Specialists, teaches at RISD, and also serves on the boards of the Wildlife Rehabilitators Association of Rhode Island, the Art of Conservation, and the Karanambu Trust. In her TEDx talk, “Art Can Save a Panda" she makes a case for greater public engagement in conservation through the arts. Using examples, including work by her students RISD, she shows us that art and science together reach a wider audience with a more inclusive message.

    Link to TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F05ZMfZUnE0

    See also www.drlucyspelman.com

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    National Geographic believes in the awesome power of science, exploration, and storytelling. In these books we hope children will find whatever excites them about our planet and encourages them to explore it: eye-popping facts, fun photos, fascinating history, stimulating science and technology, amazing animals, or just a brilliant story.

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Customers praise the encyclopedia's National Geographic-quality pictures and full-page photos, along with its great information and interesting descriptions. The book is particularly suitable for school-age children and serves as a fantastic learning tool for young minds, featuring nice descriptions with factoids about various animals, reptiles, and birds. Customers find the text easy to read and worth the price.

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282 customers mention "Pictures quality"282 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pictures in this encyclopedia, noting they are National Geographic quality and feature full-page images that appeal to animal lovers.

"I bought this for my nephew. It had lots of beautiful pictures and good information once his reading ability grew." Read more

"...Beautiful pictures. Short info about each animal." Read more

"Bought this for my 3 year old nephew. He absolutely loves all of the pictures in it...." Read more

"...The book is absolutely beautiful with full color photos throughout and detailed information about all the animals...." Read more

193 customers mention "Information quality"185 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the encyclopedia's content, which is full of great information and fascinating facts and photos.

"I bought this for my nephew. It had lots of beautiful pictures and good information once his reading ability grew." Read more

"...Very think pages and hard cover. The book has tons and tons of information and fun facts. He will really enjoy this book as he gets older...." Read more

"...It's not an in-depth study of animals, but it is a great overview. My niece has one, too, and she loves her copy as well." Read more

"...I had a chance to look through it and think it works well for younger kids because there are tons of pictures and each has a small paragraph..." Read more

183 customers mention "Age range"175 positive8 negative

Customers find the encyclopedia suitable for various age groups, particularly school-age children and grandchildren, with one customer noting it serves as a fantastic learning tool for young minds.

"...The book has tons and tons of information and fun facts. He will really enjoy this book as he gets older...." Read more

"...Such an interesting book for all ages. So many different facts on so many animals...." Read more

"...Great reference book for a beginner to the animal kingdom on correctly understanding what all the classifications are, what animals fall under each..." Read more

"...It is a great book to use for school projects ... GREAT pictures and information...." Read more

136 customers mention "Learning material"130 positive6 negative

Customers find the encyclopedia educational, with nice descriptions and factoids about various animals, reptiles, and birds. One customer notes that the variety keeps children engaged, while another mentions how it brings animal habits to life.

"...Beautiful pictures. Short info about each animal." Read more

"...Even exotic animals are included in this national geographic book. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in animals!" Read more

"...Such an interesting book for all ages. So many different facts on so many animals...." Read more

"Thank God. My grandson likes to explore and study different animals and cultures." Read more

40 customers mention "Readability"37 positive3 negative

Customers find the book's content easy to read, with good detail and clear explanations. One customer notes that the writing is appropriate for younger children, while another mentions it's suitable as a coffee table book.

"...The text goes into pretty good detail and would satisfy an adult reader. It is everything you would expect a National Geographic product to be!" Read more

"...Easily a coffee table book or top shelf. I would purchase again." Read more

"...It actually helped him to learn to read. When he accidentaly left it out in the rain he was heart broken. I had to purchase another one for him...." Read more

"...Plus it has an easy to follow quick reference guide in the back, along with a glossary and index." Read more

37 customers mention "Value for money"37 positive0 negative

Customers find the encyclopedia well worth its price, with one mentioning it's great to bring to the zoo.

"...Worth every penny!!!!!" Read more

"...Child or adult, this book is definitely neat to have on hand whether you just like factoids or animals or collect N.G. stuff...." Read more

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  • BoilerJamie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Educational entertainment.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
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    I bought this for my nephew. It had lots of beautiful pictures and good information once his reading ability grew.
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  • Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars wonderful book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    I just put it on the coffee table, and within a few minutes, kids and grown-ups were looking through it. Beautiful pictures. Short info about each animal.
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  • Janie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018
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    Bought this for my 3 year old nephew. He absolutely loves all of the pictures in it. The quality of the book is great and seem like it will last him a long time. Very think pages and hard cover. The book has tons and tons of information and fun facts. He will really enjoy this book as he gets older. I would buy this again for any child that has an interest in animals. Its also cute that his grandpa loved the book just as much as he did and they read it together.
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  • Cindy McGraw
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book with gorgeous color photos!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2022
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    I was hesitant to think that this book would look like much of anything for the price it was going for. As it turns out, the only thing wrong is that the dust jacket is missing, which I don't care about at all. The book is absolutely beautiful with full color photos throughout and detailed information about all the animals. Even exotic animals are included in this national geographic book. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in animals!
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  • Jenn
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is Amazing
    Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2021
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    I got this for my son who loves animals. He pours over it reading about animals and searching around for specific animals. It was quite interesting to learn that a red panda is in the raccoon family rather than the bear family. It makes sense, but I didn't really think about it. The book has beautiful photographs. It's not an in-depth study of animals, but it is a great overview. My niece has one, too, and she loves her copy as well.
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  • Panda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for younger kids
    Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2016
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    I bought this as a gift for my 6 year old nephew who loves animals. It was a big hit! He loved all of the photos and facts and spent most of the day going through it and showing others the strange animals he found. I had a chance to look through it and think it works well for younger kids because there are tons of pictures and each has a small paragraph (or less) about the animal. I think it's a good way to get kids interested in the world around them. My nephew found many animals and places he wanted to learn more about.
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  • BoodlesBecky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Still a really nice resource and he loves his encyclopedias
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2018
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    My son had the previous copy too from the library and indicated he thinks there are a few less animals in this one than the previous edition. Not sure but I tend to believe him with his photographic memory. Still a really nice resource and he loves his encyclopedias.
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  • Virgie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all ages
    Reviewed in the United States on January 1, 2013
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    I purchased this book for my grandson. He was so amazed at how many different animals this book reviewed. It is a very nice book and has so much information in it. Such an interesting book for all ages. So many different facts on so many animals. He is always telling me different facts about animals he has read about in his book. He is 8 yrs. old and watches all varieties of living creatures on TV. I was so sure he would love this book and I was right. This is one of the best purchases I have made. The book is large, hardback and very well made. You can't go wrong when you purchase a National Geographic book. Also fast shipping.
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  • Silvana Steidler
    5.0 out of 5 stars children love it
    Reviewed in Italy on May 11, 2014
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    Excellent book and excellent delivery. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to give a present to a child curious in animals
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect gift!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2020
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    Purchased this for my 5.5 yr old niece and she loved it! It is a bit advanced for her age at this time but she loves animals and it's a book that she can grow into. Great photos and easy to read information.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Pressie
    Reviewed in Australia on February 8, 2021
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    The book is amazing full of information and beautiful colour pictures perfect buy for kids
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  • Claudia Botti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Bello libro con muchísimas fotos y explicaciones sobre los animales!!
    Reviewed in Spain on December 2, 2021
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    Buen papel, maravillosas fotos.
    Lo compré porque tengo una nieta de 8 años que es fanática de todos los animales …desde las vinculas y caracoles hasta los perros, caballos y elefantes!!! Pero aún no recibe el libro. Es para Navidad!!
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  • Sri H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Super idée cadeau pour enfant
    Reviewed in France on October 17, 2019
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    Cadeau pour mon neveu! Il adore! Bon, il l’a fini en une soirée mais bon!
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