{"product_id":"wildlife-of-the-world-hugh-lansdown-9781917175067","title":"Wildlife of the World - Japan","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book in the 'Wildlife of the World' series, expert wildlife photographer Hugh Lansdown reveals some of the most interesting and unusual wildlife from the fascinating, oriental country of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAimed at children from 8 to 13 years old (but suitable from 5 upwards and fascinating at any age!)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 70 high resolution colour photos of Japanese animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife extras challenge! Spot dozens of extra animals hidden throughout the book (with answers at the back).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiscussion of wildlife conservation in Japan, the challenges and successes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a section for each of Japan's main ecological zones with photos of some of the special animals that live there, pictured in natural settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecial sections for iconic Japanese animals such as enormous eagles, cranes, sika deer, marine life and snow monkeys.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteresting (and often surprising!) facts about each of the animals and how they live.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinks to dozens of short on-line video clips, slideshows and sound recordings unique to this book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLink to an on-line interactive map showing different islands, cities and national parks where many of the photos were taken.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSneaky Animals... that sneaked into the book when the author wasn't looking!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamous for advanced technology and crowded, space-age cities, not many people realise that three-quarters of Japan is covered in wild mountains and dense forest... all teeming with strange and wonderful animal life! From unique birds and exotic insects of the steamy, sub-tropical south, to majestic bears and dancing cranes in the chilly, frozen north... and in between, giant salamanders, flying squirrels, cheeky snow monkeys and a whole host more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConserving the incredible wildlife we share our planet with is one of the most important tasks the young generation are going to be faced with. This book has been carefully designed to grab their attention in the chaotic, modern digital world, educate them about the amazing creatures that live here and enthuse them with the desire to find out more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Hugh Lansdown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 191717506X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781917175067\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Natural Planet Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.25d","brand":"Hugh Lansdown","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48440779899135,"sku":"9781917175067","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f579a16a-f2eb-49f0-8338-2212661f433b.jpg?v=1777184760","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/wildlife-of-the-world-hugh-lansdown-9781917175067","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}