The perfect way to introduce kids to the animals of the world! For kids 5 and up , with awesome photos and fun facts to interest grades K-5 - 21 wild animals of Africa including the lion, hippopotamus, African elephant, mandrill, African gray parrot, driver ant, white rhinoceros, and more - Close-up photographs of each animal, along with correct pronunciation and interesting facts about the animals in their natural habitat - Maps of Africa to show its location in the world and learn what countries make up the continent Delve into this fun, fact-filled book that explores the animals of the vast continent of Africa! Each continent of the world has its own history, climate, and natural biomes. Within Africa's rainforests, deserts, and grasslands live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles! Inside this book, kids ages 5 and up will discover fascinating information about 21 animal species who make their home in Africa, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. Kids will also learn which countries make up Africa, where it is on a world map, explore a glossary of common animal kingdom terminology, and get further reading recommendations so they can keep learning. Species include: Black Fat-Tailed Scorpion - Black Mamba - Cheetah - Chimpanzee - Dromedary Camel - Giraffe - Gorilla - Impala - Nile Crocodile - Ostrich - Ring-Tailed Lemur - Zebra - And more! Children will be engaged for hours with the amazing information and full-color close-up photos of each animal—most in their natural habitat. Teach your kids about the animals of the world with Awesome Animals of Africa ! ...an interesting abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young. - School Library Connection Explore the Fascinating Animals on the Vast Continent of Africa Within Africa's rainforests, deserts, and grasslands live a fascinating world of amazing mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles. Together we'll learn about 21 different species making their home in Africa, including where they live and how they survive in the animal kingdom. INSIDE YOU'LL FIND The habitats, descriptions, and fun facts about 21 of Africa's most interesting animals Full-color photos and maps Further reading recommendations Glossary for common animal kingdom terminology Praise for the "Awesome Animals" series ". . . an interesting, abbreviated look at the animals of each continent and could be used as a springboard for more in-depth research. They will make good browsing books for the very young." — SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL