Did you know that a giraffe's tongue is so long that it can lick its own ears? Do you know which animal has black skin but white fur? Or what animal's kick is strong enough to kill a human? These are just three of the hundreds of fascinating facts in this beautifully illustrated encyclopedia of creatures past and present. Featuring interesting information, silly jokes, and a quiz at the end of the book, Animals of the World provides an interactive format for children who want to explore all sorts of animals, from dinosaurs, farm animals, and wild animals to insects, marine animals, and more. Every colorful page is filled with illustrations charts, fun facts, and more. BONUS: Children can test their knowldge with a two-page quiz at the end