--- product_id: 16522435 title: "First Animal Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide to the Animals of the World" price: "€ 38.11" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/16522435-first-animal-encyclopedia-a-first-reference-guide-to-the-animals store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # First Animal Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide to the Animals of the World **Price:** € 38.11 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** First Animal Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide to the Animals of the World - **How much does it cost?** € 38.11 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/16522435-first-animal-encyclopedia-a-first-reference-guide-to-the-animals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Leap into the fascinating world of animals! Watch animals of all kinds in action and investigate their habits and habitats in the readable, browse-able, picture-packed First Animal Encyclopedia . Children will learn all about different animal groups ― including mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, insects, and fish ― and meet amazing creatures in all sizes, shapes, and colors. Clear, vibrant photographs bring it all to life in the pages of this delightful first reference book for kids. Review: Excellent addition to elementary science curriculum - This book is such a great addition to a homeschool biology curriculum for 1st graders. My LO constantly wants to get this one off the shelf and just look at it. I chose it over the beautifully illustrated DK Visual Encyclopedia of Animals because of the bite-sized, elementary-appropriate text for each animal. Animals are listed by real family or invented group, such as "small and cunning" or "hoofed mammals." While this encyclopedia won't grow with a child past maybe 5th grade, I could see a child getting to the end of this book with hundreds of memorable 1- or 2-sentence facts about the plethora of wildlife in our beautifully made world. A neat fact listed in the book explains why female nesting game birds are duller in color than males: to camouflage them against the ground when nesting. It was like a lightbulb went off in my 1st grader's brain and got her thinking about all the adaptive mechanisms animals employ to survive. That tidbit is much more interesting than how many meters tall each animal grows, its lifespan, its habitat down to the latitude and longitude, or what animal it purports to descend from. New vocabulary is explained in simple terms that most 1st/2nd graders can read, i.e., "Camouflage: A good way for insects to 'disappear' is to hide among plants. This white orchid mantis is hiding in plants that are the same color as it is. Can you find it?" So impressed! Nice binding, thick paper, crisp, clear graphics and text. Short glossary, but sufficient index and table of contents. There's even trivia at the bottom of each page. Review: Great book - Bought this for my grandson who is 3, but somewhat advanced. He loves learning about all the animals and we use the quiz in the back.. Pictures are great and great little trivia for each animal. I actually sat down and read it myself. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #61,510 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #95 in Children's Encyclopedias (Books) #111 in Encyclopedias for Children #4,525 in Children's Animals Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 1,163 Reviews | ## Images ![First Animal Encyclopedia: A First Reference Guide to the Animals of the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91lUPPvFfxL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent addition to elementary science curriculum *by W***Y on July 7, 2017* This book is such a great addition to a homeschool biology curriculum for 1st graders. My LO constantly wants to get this one off the shelf and just look at it. I chose it over the beautifully illustrated DK Visual Encyclopedia of Animals because of the bite-sized, elementary-appropriate text for each animal. Animals are listed by real family or invented group, such as "small and cunning" or "hoofed mammals." While this encyclopedia won't grow with a child past maybe 5th grade, I could see a child getting to the end of this book with hundreds of memorable 1- or 2-sentence facts about the plethora of wildlife in our beautifully made world. A neat fact listed in the book explains why female nesting game birds are duller in color than males: to camouflage them against the ground when nesting. It was like a lightbulb went off in my 1st grader's brain and got her thinking about all the adaptive mechanisms animals employ to survive. That tidbit is much more interesting than how many meters tall each animal grows, its lifespan, its habitat down to the latitude and longitude, or what animal it purports to descend from. New vocabulary is explained in simple terms that most 1st/2nd graders can read, i.e., "Camouflage: A good way for insects to 'disappear' is to hide among plants. This white orchid mantis is hiding in plants that are the same color as it is. Can you find it?" So impressed! Nice binding, thick paper, crisp, clear graphics and text. Short glossary, but sufficient index and table of contents. There's even trivia at the bottom of each page. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by D***C on February 8, 2024* Bought this for my grandson who is 3, but somewhat advanced. He loves learning about all the animals and we use the quiz in the back.. Pictures are great and great little trivia for each animal. I actually sat down and read it myself. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect gift for a young animal lover! *by A***N on May 30, 2022* Got this for my 5 year old son as his first animal encyclopedia and it has been a HUGE hit! The verbiage used is appropriate for elementary-aged children (not too many “big” words, but not infantilizing either), the images aren’t too graphic, and it’s a nice balance of words vs photos. There’s also a very wide range of species, not just the expected basics. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/16522435-first-animal-encyclopedia-a-first-reference-guide-to-the-animals](https://www.desertcart.be/products/16522435-first-animal-encyclopedia-a-first-reference-guide-to-the-animals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-26*