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Full Description
A reindeer treks a continent under unimaginable weather extremes. One tiny bird flies non-stop for nine days, while another flies from the north to south pole (and back!) every year. A whale swims around an entire hemisphere.
Animal Migrations: Flying, Walking, Swimming offers a fascinating insight into the what, where, why and how of these incredible journeys of survival. It explores the migrations of mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and aquatic microorganisms. Discover exceptional and unusual journeys, their effect on our world, and how we can help these migrating animals.
The remarkable adventures covered in Animal Migrations show strength, determination, inbuilt knowledge and the importance of community across global connections.
Reading level varies from child to child, but we recommend this book for ages 6 to 9.
Features
An engaging introduction for kids to animal migrations and how they play out around the lobe.
Features exceptional and unusual animal migration journeys, by land, air and sea.
Packed with fascinating facts, photos and fun illustrations.
Shares the migration stories of a broad range of mammals, birds, insects, fish, reptiles, amphibians, crustaceans and aquatic microorganisms.
Explores the threats migrating animals face, and the different ways we can help.
Contents
Mysteries of animal migrations
Chapter 1: What is animal migration?
Chapter 2: Walking migrations
Chapter 3: Swimming migrations
Chapter 4: Flying migrations
Chapter 5: Navigation
Chapter 6: Rule breakers, riddles and research
Chapter 7: Animal migrations, food chains and pollination
Chapter 8: Animal migrations celebrated
Chapter 9: Warnings and way forward
Chapter 10: Helping hands
World map
Further reading and resources
Glossary
Index
