Browsing through "Animals" is like a visit to a natural history museum! From ants to zebras, children can experience the vast diversity of the animal kingdom up close and in captivating images in this exciting book. Divided into major animal groups—Invertebrates and Insects, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds, and Mammals—1,500 different species are presented with pictures. A brief introduction presents each animal group with its characteristics and special features. Impressive gallery pages display several species side by side, allowing children to see at a glance how many different butterflies or sharks exist and what similarities and differences there are between the species. Fact sheets provide information about appearance, lifestyle, and behavior, and a graphic shows the size comparison to humans. A special highlight is the double-page photos that showcase animals in their natural habitats.