This exciting animal encyclopedia for kids reveals everything you need to know about the animal kingdom - all in an engaging question-and-answer format.

Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about your favourite animals in this captivating fact book for kids aged 7-9.

Why are flamingos pink? What’s inside a camel’s hump? How long does a tortoise live? This animal fact book for young learners answers all the questions that kids have about creatures big and small - and some they hadn’t thought to ask yet!

This vibrant animal encyclopedia offers:

• Over 200 questions about the animal kingdom in an interactive, bite-sized format.
• Answers brought to life by detailed diagrams, illustrations, and real photography.
• Chapters organised by animal groups, including mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, and fish.
• Clear explanations of animal behaviour, habitats, body features, and survival strategies.

Designed to spark curiosity, Why? Animals is sure to amaze any child with a new question on every page and a quick quiz to show off what they’ve learned - perfect for independent readers and animal fans.

More in the series
Become an expert across a range of different topics with the Why? series and find the answers to the most baffling questions. If you enjoyed Why? Animals, then why not try Why? Weather and discover the surprising answers behind the world’s wildest winds, storms, and clouds.