Take a journey to survey animal life around the globeNfrom the Great Barrier Reef to the Polar Regions and all points in between. All the worldOs animals are represented, arranged by continent, and then by habitat. Feature spreads focus on key animal groups that fascinate young readers such as big cats, rainforest birds, and river creatures. Young readers will learn an amazing array of information about adaptation, habitat, locomotion, the food chain and much more. Throughout, specially designed child-friendly maps place information in geographic context. Packed with more than 1,200 photos, maps, and illustrations, and full of detailed, high quality information, this is the ultimate guide to EarthOs living creatures from the experts at Animal Planet."