0
    • Close Modal
    0 0
    Download high-resolution image

    Super Nature Encyclopedia

    The 100 Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creatures on the Planet

    Part of DK Super Nature Encyclopedias

    Author DK
    Hardcover
    $25.99 US
    DK. | DK Children
    9-1/4"W x 11-1/16"H | 20 oz | 8 per carton
    On sale Jul 14, 2026 | 256 Pages | 9798217140046
    Age 9-12 years | Grades 4-7
    Add to cart Add to list Exam Copies

    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to forty miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? What is that Alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's mouth for? These questions and more are explored in Super Nature Encyclopedia, an interactive look at the "wow" factor of the natural world — spotlighting Great White Sharks, African Elephants, Emperor Moths, Howler Monkeys and more of the world's most fascinating and surprising animals in remarkable detail. Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do.

    Supports the Common Core State Standards.

    • AWARD | 2014
      National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children
    "This captivating encyclopedia will make every student want to read more and more." – Science & Children Magazine
    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

    Photos

    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo
    additional book photo

    About

    How can a cheetah accelerate from zero to forty miles per hour in three seconds? How do termites build cooling systems into their homes? What is that Alien-like set of jaws in a moray eel's mouth for? These questions and more are explored in Super Nature Encyclopedia, an interactive look at the "wow" factor of the natural world — spotlighting Great White Sharks, African Elephants, Emperor Moths, Howler Monkeys and more of the world's most fascinating and surprising animals in remarkable detail. Visualized with incredible 3D animal models with cross-sections and strip layers, readers can explore every essential detail of the animals' anatomical features and learn why their bodies work the way they do.

    Supports the Common Core State Standards.

    Awards

    • AWARD | 2014
      National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children

    Praise

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

    Author

    We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
     
    From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

    https://www.dk.com/ View titles by DK

    Other books in this series

    • Super Planeta (Super Earth Encyclopedia)
      Super Planeta (Super Earth Encyclopedia)
      Los ecosistemas, fenómenos atmosféricos y maravillas de la Tierra
      DK
      9780744089134
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Sep 05, 2023
      Age 9-12 years
    • Super ciencia (Super Science Encyclopedia)
      Super ciencia (Super Science Encyclopedia)
      Los avances que están cambiando el mundo
      DK
      9780744064537
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Dec 06, 2022
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Science Encyclopedia
      Super Science Encyclopedia
      How Science Shapes Our World
      DK
      9780744028904
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Aug 17, 2021
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia
      Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia
      The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures
      DK
      9781465491442
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jul 14, 2020
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Space Encyclopedia
      Super Space Encyclopedia
      The Furthest, Largest, Most Spectacular Features of Our Universe
      DK
      9781465481719
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jun 25, 2019
      Age 9-12 years
    • Super Bug Encyclopedia
      Super Bug Encyclopedia
      The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet
      DK
      9781465446008
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Apr 19, 2016
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Shark Encyclopedia
      Super Shark Encyclopedia
      And Other Creatures of the Deep
      DK
      9781465435842
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jun 02, 2015
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Planeta (Super Earth Encyclopedia)
      Super Planeta (Super Earth Encyclopedia)
      Los ecosistemas, fenómenos atmosféricos y maravillas de la Tierra
      DK
      9780744089134
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Sep 05, 2023
      Age 9-12 years
    • Super ciencia (Super Science Encyclopedia)
      Super ciencia (Super Science Encyclopedia)
      Los avances que están cambiando el mundo
      DK
      9780744064537
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Dec 06, 2022
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Science Encyclopedia
      Super Science Encyclopedia
      How Science Shapes Our World
      DK
      9780744028904
      $24.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Aug 17, 2021
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia
      Super Dinosaur Encyclopedia
      The Biggest, Fastest, Coolest Prehistoric Creatures
      DK
      9781465491442
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jul 14, 2020
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Space Encyclopedia
      Super Space Encyclopedia
      The Furthest, Largest, Most Spectacular Features of Our Universe
      DK
      9781465481719
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jun 25, 2019
      Age 9-12 years
    • Super Bug Encyclopedia
      Super Bug Encyclopedia
      The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet
      DK
      9781465446008
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Apr 19, 2016
      Age 8-12 years
    • Super Shark Encyclopedia
      Super Shark Encyclopedia
      And Other Creatures of the Deep
      DK
      9781465435842
      $25.99 US
      Hardcover
      DK Children
      Jun 02, 2015
      Age 8-12 years

    Related Articles

    Adults All Blog Children's General Gift

    Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

    Exciting news! Compendium has joined the Penguin Random House family, bringing a proven line of bestselling, sentiment-driven gifts to our extensive and ever-growing catalog. Since 1985, Compendium has been creating meaningful moments with beautiful, thoughtfully made gifts that center connection and celebrate occasions both big and small. From greeting cards to inspirational books to impulse-friendly add-ons, Compendium

    Read more

    Live Inspired with Compendium: Now Available from PRH!

    Adults All Blog Children's General Gift

    Penguin Random House Retail

    © 2026 Penguin Random House

    Back to Top
    0
    Wish List (0)