The Magnificent Book of Animals - Hardcover

by Tom Jackson (Author), Val Walerczuk (Illustrator)

Journey into the wilderness to see the world's most magnificent wild animals.

The Magnificent Book of Animals takes you across the globe, from the Arctic tundra to the African savanna, to meet 36 fascinating animals.

From the tiny Rondo dwarf bush baby to the massive white rhinoceros, this book depicts some of the world's most incredible animals in stunning and accurate original illustrations.

Intriguing facts accompany every illustration, so you can learn how a tiger marks its territory, why a polar bear isn't really white, and how long a giraffe's tongue actually is. This is the perfect book for animal lovers everywhere.

36 ANIMALS: Learn about dozens of animals from all over the world, from the snow leopard to the flying fox.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these incredible animals to life.

FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will excite animal lovers of all ages.

MAP OF THE ANIMAL WORLD: A full-page color map shows where each animal originates.

COLLECT THE SERIES: More beautifully illustrated collections for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Birds, and The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals.

Author Biography

Tom Jackson has been a writer for more than 20 years. He has written over 100 books and contributed to many more, covering everything from climate change to axolotls to zoroastrianism. His specialities are zoology, natural history, technology, and all things scientific.

Val Walerczuk believes anything is possible when it comes to creating art. This internationally acclaimed illustrator is a stickler for accuracy and attention to detail, and passionate about animals and natural history.