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|date=July 2016
|isbn=9781847807519
|aznuk=1847807518
|aznus=1847807518
And there are, of course, a couple of criticisms. A persistent misspelling of aquatic was a minor niggle. More importantly, the omission of Domain (above Kingdom) on the classification chart was puzzling, and the explanation for the giraffe's long neck (to allow it to reach high leaves) is under debate in scientific circles (some say there's a sexual selection aspect). Despite these tiny points, the book is exceptional and fully deserving of my first ever award of five stars.
If you're looking for something for younger readers, have a look at [[Amazing Animal Journeys by Chris Packham and Jason Cockroft]]. Or for more of Owen Davey's animal artwork, try [[Mad About Monkeys by Owen Davey]]. You might also appreciate [[Spot the Mistake: Lands of Long Ago by Amanda Wood, Mike Jolley and Frances Castle]].
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