Wildlife Atlas

Stunning panoramic illustrations take families around the world to discover where and how wild animals live.A sweeping, colorful, and captivating compendium, Wildlife Atlas takes readers of all ages on a global tour of animal kingdoms. Vivid maps and spectacular artwork span the continents to illuminate eight distinct habitats and reveal the survival secrets of their eclectic inhabitants.Astounding three-dimensional maps show where each habitat is found and introduce the array of animals that live there.From the vast Sahara desert to the steaming Florida everglades to the icy Eurasian tundra, adventurous readers will tour the world to meet ferocious cats, gigantic rodents, meat-eating fish, and wily reptiles -- plus myriad mammals, birds of all feathers, and swarms of insects. At every stop, they'll learn vital facts of survival: what each individual animal eats and how each habitat's diverse creatures manage to live together.
-- Detailed cutaway illustrations explain how and why each habitat supports its wildlife, with a fascinating look at intricate food webs.
-- Side panels call attention to key environmental issues, including threats from humans.
-- More than 1,000 animals featured in an A-Z guide to the world's major animals -- each one illustrated with a full-color, specially commissioned illustration.