Wilderness: An interactive atlas of animals

Brimming with interesting facts and information, Wilderness takes readers on 'an expedition through a world of nature filled with surprises'. Visit a rain-forest, go on safari, see the ocean, fresh waters, the desert, mountains, forests and polar regions. Readers will learn about various habitats and animals from around the globe. The book's clever design makes for an interactive learning experience. With flaps to lift, pop ups, miniature booklets and wheels to turn, little fingers and minds are kept busy. The sophisticated paper engineering offers a multi-sensory reading experience with children both physically & mentally connecting with the book as they explore and manipulate its pages. With over 100 animals featured, there's lots of information to digest and discuss, making Wilderness a perfect book to dip in and out of for 'story time' and discussion. Readers learn 'interesting facts about animals, insects and their natural living environments. Did you know that while tropical rain forests only cover about 6% of the Earth's surface they provide a home for half of the worlds plants and animals?' Each double spread introduces a different habitat to explore. In an educational setting, this book is a valuable resource when covering themes or lesson plans relating to nature. Beautifully illustrated, the animals and plants are represented in their true to life form in an array of soft colours. The book is a sturdy build with thick,card pages and a gloss finish - those little flaps, turn-wheels and inset booklets are durable enough to handle plenty of little explorers. A lovely introduction to the animal kingdom, Wilderness is an informative and interesting read. A beautiful book, it's perfect for any classroom or home library. 16 pages / Ages 5-9 years / Reviewed by Elaine Ball (Missus Be's Picture Book Reviews)

Suggested Reading Age 5+