The eBook for the fourth in the Wildlife of the World series of children's books is very similar to the printed version, highlighting the fascinating wildlife of South Africa, but the photos are higher quality viewed on a digital screen and there are some extra interactive features.
With it’s unique location between the steamy african tropics and chilly Southern Ocean, South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot; from huge whales and endangered penguins to majestic lions cheeky meerkats and much, much more!
In this book wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown combines dozens of colour photos with interesting facts and links to interative media, all taken during his travels in in this facinating, diverse country.
Unfortunately not all eReaders are capable of handling the high quality images and interactive features of the Wildlife of the World series.
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Note: The Wildlife of the World series are high resolution, interactive, colour eBooks designed to be read on tablets such as Apple, Windows, Android and Fire. They are not recommended for black and white readers, or screens less than 8 inches (select 'eBooks explained' from the menus above for full compatibility information.)
In this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most fascinating and endangered animals to be found in the amazing biodiversity hotspot of South Africa.
• Aimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)
• Over 70 high resolution colour photos of South African animals.
• Fully interactive with links to dozens of short on-line video clips, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.
• Link to an on-line interactive map showing different cities, habitats and national parks.
• Wildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).
• Discussion of conservation challenges in South Africa and what’s being done about them.
• Includes a section for each of South Africa’s main habitats with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.
• Special sections for iconic South African animals such as carnivores, penguins, baboons and meerkats.
• Interesting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.
• Sneaky Animals… that sneaked into the book when the author wasn’t looking!
• Ability to zoom in for a close look at the animals (if your device allows).
With it’s unique location between the steamy African tropics and chilly Southern Ocean, South Africa is a biodiversity hotspot. Huge right whales give birth in the shallow coastal waters surrounded by endangered penguins and noisy fur seals, while majestic lions stalk their prey across grassy savanna and beautiful sugarbirds sip nectar from fynbos flowers… together with ancient tortoises, scary snakes, poisonous grasshoppers and much, much more!
Conserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!
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Click on the button below for a list of the interactive videos and other media linked to the book.