National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia: 2,500 Animals with Photos, Maps, and More!

I got this for my son who loves animals. He pours over it reading about animals and searching around for specific animals. It was quite interesting to learn that a red panda is in the raccoon family rather than the bear family. It makes sense, but I didn't really think about it. The book has beautiful photographs. It's not an in-depth study of animals, but it is a great overview. My niece has one, too, and she loves her copy as well.

I was hesitant to think that this book would look like much of anything for the price it was going for. As it turns out, the only thing wrong is that the dust jacket is missing, which I don't care about at all. The book is absolutely beautiful with full color photos throughout and detailed information about all the animals. Even exotic animals are included in this national geographic book. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in animals!

I purchased this book for my above average 3 year old grandson as a Christmas present. He loved the pictures, but for now his parents will have to read the text to him until he gets older. The animals are divided into families and there are so many pictures it will keep you busy with a three year old asking "What kind of animal is that?" Dad also found it an interesting book. This is almost what I would call a "Coffe Table" book since there are so many pictures and the color is so vibrant. The text goes into pretty good detail and would satisfy an adult reader. It is everything you would expect a National Geographic product to be!

I just put it on the coffee table, and within a few minutes, kids and grown-ups were looking through it. Beautiful pictures. Short info about each animal.

I bought this for my nephew. It had lots of beautiful pictures and good information once his reading ability grew.

I purchased this book for my grandson. He was so amazed at how many different animals this book reviewed. It is a very nice book and has so much information in it. Such an interesting book for all ages. So many different facts on so many animals. He is always telling me different facts about animals he has read about in his book. He is 8 yrs. old and watches all varieties of living creatures on TV. I was so sure he would love this book and I was right. This is one of the best purchases I have made. The book is large, hardback and very well made. You can't go wrong when you purchase a National Geographic book. Also fast shipping.

Bought this for my 3 year old nephew. He absolutely loves all of the pictures in it. The quality of the book is great and seem like it will last him a long time. Very think pages and hard cover. The book has tons and tons of information and fun facts. He will really enjoy this book as he gets older. I would buy this again for any child that has an interest in animals. Its also cute that his grandpa loved the book just as much as he did and they read it together.

My daughter asked for book about animals for her 7th birthday, so I bought this and the NG pet book, and she has been reading them non stop for hours on end. Best book purchase, EVER. The layout is great-the presentation of facts in little compartments keeps the eyes moving around, preventing boredom or eye fatigue/strain that kids can get by staring at line after of text. And the amount of info given is great- it isn't "dumbed down", provides basic and more detailed facts, but in verbiage that appeals to big and little kids. Highly recommended for the animal loving kids and animals loving kids at heart.

Excellent book and excellent delivery. I recommend this book to anyone wanting to give a present to a child curious in animals

The book is amazing full of information and beautiful colour pictures perfect buy for kids

Buen papel, maravillosas fotos. Lo compré porque tengo una nieta de 8 años que es fanática de todos los animales …desde las vinculas y caracoles hasta los perros, caballos y elefantes!!! Pero aún no recibe el libro. Es para Navidad!!

Cadeau pour mon neveu! Il adore! Bon, il l’a fini en une soirée mais bon!

As A DK book fan, as my knowledge book collection for my school childern are mainly is from DK. The pictures in this are very good, if not better than DK, also decent facts, suitable for 12 plus I think. as my 10 year old struggles, But I read as well. I love the national geographic channels,( as a dad) This is a support book is great for kids.