How does a badger defend itself? Why does a sea otter carry a rock? Why is the wolverine also called the glutton? Read this book to find out! World Book’s Animals of the World provides an extensive library of books about animals for children who love animal picture books and answers questions that inquisitive older kids have about animals. Each two-page spread includes a full-page, full-color picture, map, or illustration. All animal books include instructive animal classification charts to show students where the featured animals fit into the animal kingdom. A table of contents, glossary, list of fun facts, and index help to ensure that children get the most out of each animal book.