A 320 (three hundred and twenty) page animal encyclopedia for a global readership aged 8-plus / family reference, combining the value of the printed DK encyclopedia as a concise, clear, and authoritative reference point for research at school and home, with photographic and digital illustrations, and customised e-links straight to the best information online for project work.

From the tiniest to the greatest of the world's creatures, e.encyclopedia Animal is a stimulating and exhaustive guide to Earth's animal life. It takes you straight to the essential information you need, with accessible, accurate text that defines, explains, and brings the world of animals to life. The book explains the natural history and structure of the animal world, including its hierachy, biology, behaviour, and habitats. It profiles a vast array of different creatures, which have been organised within clear structural groupings: Invertebrates, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals. Each entry has an introductory article, which leads the reader to further detailed information about the subject.