The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Animals

Makes an attractive gift for any child who can't get enough of wildlife and nature.

Includes beautiful full-color illustrations by Marc Pattenden.

Arcturus has sold over 1.5 million children's animal-themed books.

Claudia Martin is a highly respected author of non-fiction for children and young adults, with an exceptional talent for making complex ideas accessible. She specializes in the subjects of geography, science, and the natural world. Her books have been translated into 14 languages and have sold over a quarter of a million copies. She lives in London.

Jules Howard (consultant) is a zoologist and conservationist. He writes for BBC Wildlife Magazine and The Guardian and appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Radio 4's The Living World. He has also chaired live events at science festivals. He lives in Northamptonshire, UK.

Marc Pattenden is a self-taught illustrator from Lewes, in the UK. He works digitally with the aim of creating colorful engaging work, full of texture and atmosphere. Marc finds the process of illustration a totally joyful experience and is very glad to have made a career out of it. He hopes to be drawing beautiful pictures for many years to come.