The Natural World (The Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia)

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Summary: Good intro reference book for kids.
Review: Great information, but would like to find a good reference book like this that does not include evolution as the primary theory of why things are like they are.

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Summary: Great Introduction
Review: My son who usually doesn't like to sit in one place very long, actually read the book for a stretch of an hour without any dangling carrots! I strongly recommend this book for any home library.

The book is organized by subject groups, ie birds, fish, plants, worms, etc. The pages are full of clear and short descriptions(just right for elementary school children), and wonderful pictures of the animals/insects in action. I found myself reading it with equal enthusiasm. It is a great introduction to the living creatures around us.