Super Nature Encyclopedia - (DK Super Nature Encyclopedias) by DK (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Meet natureâ (TM)s superstars: the biggest, fastest, fiercest, and most deadly animals on the planet in this dazzling children's encyclopedia.

Packed with jaw-dropping 3D CGI and spectacular photography, Super Nature is a virtual safari for curious minds. Young readers will go "under the skin" to explore the anatomy and superpowers of 100 record-breaking mammals, reptiles, birds, and every kind of fascinating bug.

From cheetahs accelerating to 40mph in three seconds to the deadly, bacteria-laden saliva of a Komodo dragon, this book shows kids exactly how nature works.

Dive into the wild world of animals with:

• Fierce record breakers: Meet 100 of the most extreme creatures on the planet, featuring the sharpest teeth and the biggest brains.
• Incredible animal facts: Dashboard-style fact files provide at-a-glance stats on speed, size, IUCN status, and much more.
• Stunning visual science: Explore the inner workings of the animal kingdom through detailed artwork and stripped-away diagrams.
• Updated for 2026: Fully revised with a sleek new design and fresh content to inspire a brand-new generation of readers.

Whether they dream of studying zoology or simply love the wild, this awe-inspiring book is one of the best nature gifts to spark a lifetime of curiosity.

Review Quotes

"This captivating encyclopedia will make every student want to read more and more." - Science & Children Magazine

About the Author

DK was founded in London in 1974 and is now the world's leading illustrated reference publisher and part of Penguin Random House, formed on July 1, 2013. DK publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. DK produces content for consumers in over 87 countries and in 62 languages, with offices in Delhi, London, Melbourne, Munich, New York, and Toronto. DK's aim is to inform, enrich, and entertain readers of all ages, and everything DK publishes, whether print or digital, embodies the unique DK design approach. DK brings unrivalled clarity to a wide range of topics with a unique combination of words and pictures, put together to spectacular effect. We have a reputation for innovation in design for both print and digital products. Our adult range spans travel, including the award-winning DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, history, science, nature, sport, gardening, cookery, and parenting. DK's extensive children's list showcases a fantastic store of information for children, toddlers, and babies. DK covers everything from animals and the human body, to homework help and craft activities, together with an impressive list of licensing titles, including the bestselling LEGO(R) books. DK acts as the parent company for Alpha Books, publisher of the Idiot's Guides series and Prima Games, video gaming publishers, as well as the award-winning travel publisher, Rough Guides.