Ultimate Mammalpedia

By Stephanie Warren Drimmer, National Geographic Kids

Part of the NGK Ultimate Pedias series

Discover the secrets of over 200 mammals, from the fastest to the most bizarre.

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272 pages

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Dive into a world of mammals, from the colossal blue whale to the tiny pygmy shrew. Uncover the mysteries of creatures that smell like popcorn and those that have mastered eating porcupines. With over 200 species, this encyclopedia reveals fascinating facts, quirky traits, and stunning photos. Explore the habitats and behaviors of familiar favorites like tigers and pandas, and meet the rare and exotic, such as narwhals and volcano rabbits. This vibrant guide will ignite your curiosity and deepen your appreciation for the incredible diversity of warm-blooded creatures on our planet.

From the publisher

From the biggest to the smallest, the fiercest to the cutest, this science-packed, photo-filled encyclopedia has everything you want to know about these amazing warm-blooded creatures. What animal figured out how to eat a porcupine? Which creature smells like popcorn? How can cheetahs run so fast? From the colossal blue whale to the tiny pygmy shrew, plus lions, hippos, polar bears, sea otters, quokkas, orangutans, dolphins, and more, check out the 200-plus mammals in this colorful encyclopedia! Ultimate Mammalpedia bursts with fascinating facts about the fiercest, fastest, strangest, coolest, and most aww-inspiring mammals on the planet! Features include: A lively introduction to the furry world of mammals, including distinguishing characteristics, mammal homes, family life, and more Fascinating information about more than 200 mammals, including their scientific name, habitat, diet, behavior, and latest discoveries, all reviewed for accuracy by experts in the field Incredible photographs of your favorite animals–and ones you never knew existed Colorful graphics illustrate mammal habitats, life cycles, and more Fun fact boxes about quirky characteristics, fascinating physical features, bizarre behaviors, and more From familiar favorites like tigers, pandas, and wolves, to the rare and exotic, like narwhals and volcano rabbits, the mammals inside this book will fill you with wonder and appreciation for our planet and the many amazing creatures that call it home. Complete your collection with other National Geographic Kids Ultimate “pedias”! Ultimate Dinopedia 2nd editionUltimate Bugopedia Ultimate Reptileopedia Ultimate Oceanpedia Ultimate Predatorpedia Ultimate Weatherpedia

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