There are 400,000 species of beetle, but only eight species of bear—that's biodiversity. Exploring the extraordinary variety of the natural world, this guide for readers 5 to 8 offers a general introduction to dolphins, snakes, bats, penguins, bees, slugs, trees, and mushrooms, among many others. The individual profiles offer fascinating facts, and Lorna Scobie provides adorable yet accurate paintings of the plants and animals.