Jenkins, Steve

Vivid illustrations and playful text introduce a variety of animals that swing, walk, dive, swim, leap, slither, climb, fly, run, dance, float, slide, and waddle. Includes facts on each animal at the back of the book.

Presents 14 animals that are record holders in such areas as size, strength, speed, and age.

Describes some of the remarkable places on earth, including the hottest, coldest, windiest, snowiest, highest, and deepest.

Looks at the ways in which different animals use their ears, eyes, mouths, noses, feet, and tails.

Describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing.

Describes how various animals, including an octopus, a bombadier beetle, a puff adder, and a gliding frog, escape danger.