From the golden eagle to the great white shark, this amazing animal encyclopedia for children transports you into the jaw-dropping, heart-thumping, pulse-racing world of the animal kingdom.     Bursting with 3D images, every animal is brought to life, from the tiniest hermit crab to the mightiest African elephant. Created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institute, Animal! is packed with fantastic facts about mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and more. Get up close and personal to some of the most dangerous animals around, including the Komodo dragon with its deadly bite, and the saltwater crocodile which uses a  death roll  to drown its prey.     Explore the different animal habitats and ecosystems that contribute to the world’s biodiversity, learn about the different senses and life cycles of animals, and find out how animals communicate with each other.     Get ready to bring the animal world to rip-roaring life with Animal!