About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts asking 'why' or 'where' regarding every animal they see, or when they need a quiet, grounding activity to channel their high energy into focused observation. This encyclopedic guide acts as a gentle bridge between play and formal learning, fostering a deep sense of wonder about the natural world while introducing basic scientific concepts. Through stunning photography and bite-sized facts, children explore global habitats and the diverse creatures that inhabit them. It is perfectly calibrated for the preschool and early elementary years, offering enough detail to satisfy a budding scientist without being overwhelming. It is an ideal choice for building a child's confidence in their own knowledge and encouraging a lifelong respect for the environment.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book takes a direct, secular, and scientific approach. It briefly touches on the food chain (predators and prey) and habitat loss in a factual way. The tone is informative rather than alarming, focusing on the beauty of biodiversity.
