Animal Atlas: Amazing facts, fold-out maps and life-size surprises, Lonely Planet (Oct. 19)

Following the success of Dinosaur Atlas, this illustrated and interactive lift -the-flap book looks at the Earth today and the huge diversity of wildlife found across each continent. Kids will discover where and how their favourite animals live, meet lots of incredible new creatures and discover how they're adapted to survive in each habitat. Life-sized photos incl. an ostrich egg (15cm), a giant anteater's tongue (60cm) and the world's largest spider, the Goliath birdeater (30cm leg span); each animal is accompanied with its own facts and stats like size, habitat and diet; Features a mix of photos and illustrations, gatefolds and flaps to lift.