Animals, New Edition, Second Edition (Kodansha's Moving Picture Book MOVE)

Kodansha's moving illustrated encyclopedia, MOVE "Animals," has sold a total of 5.9 million copies. Now, both the illustrated encyclopedia and the videos have been reborn. With rare ecological photographs taken using the latest technology, in-depth columns incorporating new insights, and videos that can be enjoyed on DVD or smartphone, this is truly an animal encyclopedia for a new era! Packed with new classifications and data, as well as the amazing, fascinating, and wonderful aspects of animals, it will stimulate the intellectual curiosity of people of all ages, from children to adults.

Five Key Points of MOVE "Animals, Second Edition"!

1. Ecosystem illustrations clearly explain the connections between animals and their ecology. You can see at a glance where animals live and how they live. In addition, while we humans are mammals, this encyclopedia also presents the relationships and connections between wild animals and humans, as well as the challenges facing the Earth today.

This is truly an illustrated encyclopedia for a new era.

2. Delivering realistic images of wild animals with a wealth of ecological photographs! The MOVE series features miraculous and dynamic ecological photographs taken by world-class photographers. Cut-out photos and illustrations that only depict the animals' external appearances can't fully convey the vivid, active nature of wild animals, but photos with a background allow you to do so.

3. The series' appeal lies in its easy-to-understand explanations of classification and each order. The editor's entertaining and easy-to-understand explanations and curiosity-stimulating ecological photographs will help you develop interest in each photo. The editor continues to be a supervisor, as in the previous series, with Professor Juichi Yamagiwa, former president of Kyoto University and a world authority on primate research. This time, the series is even more powerful with the addition of up-and-coming animal ecologist Professor Takashi Hongo (Kyoto University Hakubi Center).

4. Enjoy NHK's precious footage anytime, anywhere. We've carefully selected rare footage from the NHK Archives, including "Darwin's Game" and "NHK Special," and re-edited it into videos that are exciting for everyone, from children to adults, no matter how many times you watch them. MOVE lets you enjoy the precious footage that NHK put all its resources into reporting. And with streaming included, you can enjoy the amazing footage on your smartphone or tablet, even when you're out and about.

5. With comprehensive columns, you'll realize that the more you learn, the more interesting it becomes! Packed with in-depth columns that will answer your desire to know more, trivia you'll want to share with others, and Q&As that delve into the mysterious ecology of animals. You'll learn the secrets and key points for observing living creatures, making your trips to the zoo or aquarium even more enjoyable!