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product_id: 1693491
title: "The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest―and Most Surprising―Animals on Earth"
brand: "steve jenkins"
price: "R966"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1693491-the-animal-book-a-collection-of-the-fastest-fiercest-toughest
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region: South Africa
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# The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest―and Most Surprising―Animals on Earth

**Brand:** steve jenkins
**Price:** R966
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest―and Most Surprising―Animals on Earth by steve jenkins
- **How much does it cost?** R966 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Description

The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest―and Most Surprising―Animals on Earth

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must-have for all natural science enthusiasts.
*by C***S on December 9, 2013*

The Animal Book is a groundbreaking work that sets a high bar for natural science books for children (and adults) of any age. Steve's incessant curiosity and broad knowledge of the natural sciences has allowed him to create a book that far exceeds the standard non-fiction children's book.The Animal Book contains hundreds of critters, from very tiny insects and reptiles like the recently discovered Amau frog, to the huge fifty-foot long oarfish and now extinct Shastasaurus. The book is divided into 8 unique sections, each covering various themes such as animal senses, family, animal defenses, and a brief explanation of how these creatures evolved.The pages are filled with gorgeous illustrations comprised of collages made (amazingly) of cut and torn paper. Take a close look at the cover above or click on the look inside link above to see samples of his painstaking illustrations. They come with captions containing fascinating and sometimes-unexpected information that will maintain a young child's attention, and are intelligent and unusual enough to keep an adult hooked.This is a big book, with more than 200 8.5x11" pages.Each chapter is followed with a chart that shows, graphically clear and clean, a lot of information at once. The charts remind one of the works from the brilliant chart maker, Edward Tufte. An illustrated index contains even more animal facts. This book is packed with so much information--a reader can open it up anywhere and get sucked in.Steve also included an unusual chapter that reveals the process of creating a children's book. He's been making books for more than two decades, and is an expert at his craft--The New York Times has recognized Steve as an important children's book author and illustrator dealing with natural science.The Animal Book really is THE animal book for kids--the kind of book that could have an impact on the life of a child, the kind of book that might stay with a child for many years.Full disclosure: I have known Steve since high school, and have watched Steve's illustrations and writing skills grow exponentially from his very first book two decades ago to this amazing work.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Illustrations Alone Make This Book A Worthwhile Addition To Your Child's Library ...
*by D***2 on December 3, 2013*

“The Animal Book: A Collection of the Fastest, Fiercest, Toughest, Cleverest, Shyest – and Most Surprising --- Animals on Earth” is a beautifully illustrated, very informative book that both children and adults will love.Steve Jenkins has created an outstanding, easy-to-read book that provides an overview of the animal kingdom; the family structure of different species; animal senses; predators; animal defenses; and animal extremes – in size, life spans, etc. Jenkins also includes a brief section on the theory of evolution and Charles Darwin. Timelines and chronological depictions of the progression of species are very interesting.The artwork of “The Animal Book” alone makes this book worth purchasing. Many of the illustrations appear to be cut-paper and are visually rich in texture and perspective. The book is printed on heavy, shiny paper stock. Colors are bright and clear. A different color marker at the top of the page indicates a different section of the book; this makes navigating “The Animal Book” easier for younger readers.Steve Jenkins’ “The Animal Book” is now a favorite of my four-year old grandson. As a long-time reader, I particularly liked the concluding portion of “The Animal Book” in which Jenkins discusses how he gets his inspiration for a book and the process he goes through to create a work.If you are looking for a wonderful, beautifully illustrated book for a gift - or for yourself - I recommend this fact-filled, fun-to-read book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful book
*by K***P on August 12, 2023*

I bought this for my grandson who loves to read about animals. I thought it was a beautiful book when I got it. Wonderful illustrations and interesting facts.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*