Thousands of amazing facts and spectacular feats.

Which animal swims the fastest? Who has the most acute sense of smell? Which is the smallest mammal? Who lays the largest egg? This highly illustrated, dip-into reference packed is packed with startling information, sure to fascinate the whole family.

Arrangement is by animal group from mammals to sponges, including extinct animals. References to the source of the records in the literature are given. Illustrated with photographs. Indexed.

Every title in this series is packed full of interesting facts and amazing photographs and illustrations. Each chapter is short so even the most reluctant reader won't be daunted by the amount of text.