An atlas of animals with 60 bricks to build four exclusive mini-models: panda, penguin, giraffe, and kangaroo. Discover the planet's amazing animals with specially commissioned LEGO models and maps. Which animal gobbles up 4,000 clams in one meal? Where can you find a snail as big as a baseball? The LEGO Animal Atlas has answers to these questions and a whole lot more. The book is packed with fascinating facts, images, and building ideas for more than 110 models of the world's most awesome animals. A detailed LEGO map, dotted with micro-build creatures, introduces each of the continents. The maps are followed by colorful spreads featuring up to seven LEGO animals in their habitats. From a koala in the Australian outback to a lion prowling the African savanna, this book showcases many of the world's favorite animals-- plus some unusual sights, such as the blue-footed booby and the giant squid. The models are built with mostly standard bricks, and tips and breakdowns will inspire children to create their own animal models.

At head of title: LEGO. Includes index.

Useful bricks -- Build basics -- The world -- Habitats -- North America. Wild, wide grasslands ; Hot and steamy swamps ; Pacific ocean shores -- South America. Lush, green rain forest ; High in the mountains ; Isolated islands -- Africa. Dry, dusty deserts ; African grassy plains ; Rivers and jungles -- Europe. Cool forests of the north ; Woodland wildlife ; Urban animals -- Asia. Tropical island animals ; Shady groves of bamboo ; Monsoon forests -- Australasia. Animals down under ; Colorful coral reefs -- The Arctic/Antarctica. Seas of ice ; Southern snowy deserts -- Glossary.