Judy Allen

With a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world's best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries...

Introduces the life cycle of a dragonfly, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult dragonfly.

Introduces the life cycle of a snail, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult snail. When you look at life from the perspective of a small mollusk, the backyard suddenly becomes a daunting place. A young snail faces many challenges as it tries to grow safely into an adult, while continuing on its daily quest for food.

Introduces the life cycle of an ant, showing how it changes from an egg to an adult ant.

"Be part of the action as dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes stomp, roar, and pounce their way through this interactive book. Uncovr the fascinating answers to questions about these magnificent creatures and look out for unexpected scene changes as you flip the flaps"--Back cover.

Introduces the life cycle of a spider, describing how it hatches, develops, spins webs, and feeds. Did you know that when a spider's web is damaged, a spider will often eat the remaining silk before making a new one? Young children will make many discoveries in this tale of a day in the life of a spider.

One night a young girl and her parents witness the seemingly magical rescue of a mother whale and her baby that are exhausted from trying to outswim a spreading oil slick. Includes a whale fact sheet.

While vacationing in Greece, Jenny discovers a secluded beach where a rare seal hides his family. Includes information about the seal species and environmental threats.