Oxford First Book of Animals (Oxford first books)

by Barbara Taylor (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2000

  $4.30

  Part of the Oxford First Books series, this title is an introduction to the world of animals, a perennially popular subject with young children. It takes a thematic approach, exploring the different aspects of animal life including feeding, movement, animal senses and reproduction. The book looks at the animal groups, such as mammals, fishes, birds and reptiles, and explores a variety of habitats. Wildlife photography is combined with artwork to produce a book that should inspire as well as inform.

• Used

  Paperback
  2003

  $3.28

  The Oxford First Book series, with lifesales of 50,000 copies since publication in 1999, is a strong seller. Now, with new vibrant covers, the series gets a modern look that is perfect for the trade and libraries. The Oxford First Book of Animals provides in-depth coverage of different themes, such as the way animals live, feed and reproduce, animals with shells, fishes, birds and mammals as required by the National Curriculum for Science at KS1. It introduces children of 5 upwards to the vocabulary they need for their first steps in learning about animals for school and home. Barbara Taylor is an award-winning author of children's books on natural history.