In Will Millard’s Animal Words for Little Zoologists, kids will discover a world of interesting words from the animal kingdom—from arachnid to biped to crustacean—paired with vibrant illustrations by Monika Forsberg This vocabulary builder brings together 100 fascinating words to describe animals both great and small, each one chosen to delight, surprise, and inform natural history fans. Artwork from bestselling illustrator Monika Forsberg brings to life 20 scenes from the animal kingdom. Each double-page spread shows a different habitat featuring five interesting words chosen by a natural history expert, as well as a search-and-find game. Definitions of the interesting words appear at the bottom of the pages. Readers will have fun as they: Explore animal lifecycles with words like larvae, spawn, and nymph Begin to understand classification with words like reptile, mammal, and amphibian Discover animal behaviors with words like shoal, hibernate, and migrate Learn what animals get up to with words like pollinator, bioluminescent, and camouflage Simply delight in interesting animal parts with words like proboscis, tentacle, and baleen! The back matter contains more information about animal classification. By engaging with new words, young zoologists will develop their understanding of the natural world and expand their vocabulary, which studies have recently proven to be the biggest indicator of a child’s potential later in life. Little Word Whizz series 365 Words for Clever Kids! 365 First Words for Little Kids!

“Packed with facts and photos, Zoology for Kids is a vibrant introduction to zoology that also provides inspiration for career options and activities to help children further explore and apply what they have learned.” —Liesl Pimentel, manager of education and formal programs, Phoenix Zoo Zoology for Kids invites young animal lovers to discover the animal kingdom through clear, entertaining information and anecdotes and hands-on activities. Part 1 introduces the science of zoology, discussing animals’ forms, functions, and behaviors as well as the history behind zoos and aquariums. Kids bake edible animal cells, play a dolphin-echolocation game, and design an exhibit. Part 2 offers an insider’s look at how zoologists apply their knowledge every day. Kids peek into the world of zookeepers and aquarists, veterinarians, wildlife researchers, and conservationists. They “train” their friends, mold a tiger’s jawbone, and perform field research in their own backyard. Animal enthusiasts come away with new knowledge, a healthy respect for the animal kingdom, and the idea that they can pursue animal-related careers and make a difference to preserve and protect the natural world. Josh Hestermann is a marine-mammal keeper and trainer at the Brookfield Zoo in Illinois. Bethanie Hestermann is a freelance writer and contributing writer and editor at large at Connected World magazine. They live in Brookfield, Illinois. Martin and Chris Kratt, the Kratt Brothers, are the creators and cohosts of the PBS Kids series Wild Kratts, Kratts Creatures, and Zoboomafoo.

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In Will Millard's Animal Words for Little Zoologists, kids will discover a world of interesting words from the animal kingdom--from arachnid to biped to crustacean--paired with vibrant illustrations by Monika Forsberg This vocabulary builder brings together 100 fascinating words to describe animals both great and small, each one chosen to delight, surprise, and inform natural history fans. Artwork from bestselling illustrator Monika Forsberg brings to life 20 scenes from the animal kingdom. Each double-page spread shows a different habitat featuring five interesting words chosen by a natural history expert, as well as a search-and-find game. Definitions of the interesting words appear at the bottom of the pages. Readers will have fun as they: Explore animal lifecycles with words like larvae, spawn, and nymph Begin to understand classification with words like reptile, mammal, and amphibian Discover animal behaviors with words like shoal, hibernate, and migrate Learn what animals get up to with words like pollinator, bioluminescent, and camouflage Simply delight in interesting animal parts with words like proboscis, tentacle, and baleen! The back matter contains more information about animal classification. By engaging with new words, young zoologists will develop their understanding of the natural world and expand their vocabulary, which studies have recently proven to be the biggest indicator of a child's potential later in life. Little Word Whizz series 365 Words for Clever Kids! 365 First Words for Little Kids!