Animal Planet's definitive atlas of animal life takes readers on a continent-by-continent and habitat-by-habitat passport to adventure! Meet fierce snow leopards in the Tibetan mountains, giant helicopter damselflies in the rain forests of Central America, majestic eagles in the temperate forests of North America, and hundreds more fascinating creatures. What is a habitat? How is the North Pole's animal life different from the South Pole's? How and why do animals adapt to their environment? Is a food web different from a food chain? Animal Planet Animal Atlas answers all these questions and more in a kid-friendly, accessible format that young readers, parents, teachers, and librarians will adore. Through illustrated maps of every continent and its major biomes, full-color photographs of more than 200 animals, and illustrated animal travel guides presenting fun animal trivia, readers can track their favorite animals across the globe while learning about how animal habitats are affected by climate, food and water availability, migration, and human environmental impact. Additional special features throughout the book point out ways in which many animals on our planet share characteristics or behaviors with humans. "ROAR" sidebars discuss conservation and animal rescue efforts around the globe. R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.) is Animal Planet's initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild. Gr 3–6—Eye-catching and comprehensive, this wildlife atlas profiles more than 200 animals, grouped by geographic location and by the biomes they inhabit. Well-conceived page layouts rely on color-coding, clear borders, and a balance of spot photos, broader scenes, and cartoonish maps to provide an enticing, easy-to-follow visual presentation. Each chapter opens with a full-page drawing that depicts one of the continents and includes animal images and rough locations of biomes but no national borders. This approach emphasizes the role of environmental conditions on animal life. Subsequent spreads identify several creatures specific to each biome within the continent. Species profiles are brief, typically stressing just one or two physical traits, such as the jackrabbit's ears or the cheetah's speed and hunting abilities. Chapters close with a more in-depth look at a single animal and an impressive close-up photograph. An animal index offers quick access, limited slightly by the lack of cross-references. Among the other features are cartoon animals doling out fast facts, notes on animal qualities that are "surprisingly human," and text boxes highlighting conservation efforts for threatened animals and environments. This volume is similar in appeal and depth of material to National Geographic Kids' Wild Animal Atlas, though with a different enough look and feel to allow room for both on most shelves. VERDICT An attractive and informative introduction for collections in need of titles on animals.—Steven Engelfried, Wilsonville Public Library, OR "Vibrant nature photography, concise explanations, and playful details add up to an accessible overview of wildlife, habitats, and world regions."- Publishers Weekly "Animal lovers need to pay attention to this fantastic book...ideal for kids of all ages! I highly recommend for both home and school libraries." - Booking Mama "Eye-catching and comprehensive, this wildlife atlas is well-conceived...an informative introduction for collections in need of titles on animals."- School Library Journal "Impressive! This atlas is so colorful and well designed, any reader will be drawn to look at the photographs and read it extensively." - Imagination Soup " Animal Atlas is a terrific way to introduce the concept of biomes to young readers. This would be an interesting way to teach knowledge of the continents and other map skills." - NC Teacher Stuff "Wow! Really well done-my brain feels jam-packed with information. Fantastic pictures, great organization, and fascinating facts."- Literary Hoots "A delightful and unique look at biomes that kids will pore over for a long time."- Jean Little Library "The writing and design are perfect. Kids will love this book." - San Francisco Book Review "With larger print, simplistic fonts and big, colorful pictures, this is an atlas that young readers will love."- The Late Bloomer's Book Blog "A great resource for young readers...a nice addition to primary nonfiction collections."- Mom Read It The leading media brand for all things animal, Animal Planet delivers engaging, insightful and high-quality entertainment to families worldwide. Launched in 1997, Animal Planet today has a unique global reach. It is broadcast in more than 95 households and 165 other countries, in 24 languages. Animal Planet books and programming capture the innate drama and compelling characters of the animal kingdom, from the natural world to domestic pets. James Buckley, Jr. has written about sports fo