Product Description The latest in the Oxford First Books series, this title is a wonderful introduction to the world of animals, a perennially popular subject with young children. It takes a thematic approach, exploring the different aspects of animal life including feeding, movement, animal senses and reproduction. The book looks at the animal groups, such as mammals, fishes, birds and reptiles, and explores a variety of habitats. Stunning wildlife photography is combined with top quality artwork to produce a book that will inspire and inform. * Thematic rather than alphabetical * Stunning wildlife photographs * International appeal * Award-winning author Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history. Her previous publishers in the UK include Dorling Kindersley and Kingfisher. Review `...a wonderful read-aloud for an adult and child to share and perhaps even use as a springboard for further investigation. An attractive offering.' School Libraray Journal - Feb 2001 About the Author Barbara Taylor is a prolific and award-winning author of children's books on natural history.