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Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
An illustrated compendium of animals with funny, fascinating, or just-plain-weird names (like the sparklemuffin peacock spider or the fried egg jellyfish) teaches kids about unusual animals as well as scientific taxonomy. Genuinely fun reference!
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Discover hundreds of animals, great and small. Lion and lizard, whale and wombat. Learn one wild fact about each animal. (Did you know that gorillas yawn when they are nervous?) Look carefully, because for each letter of the alphabet, one animal is pictured eight times. Why 8? Come inside and find out."--
5) Wildlife
Author
Publisher
Templar Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Pairs colorful illustrations with twenty-three lesser known animal characteristics, including a dog's unique nose print, a bee's communicative dance, and a lion's ability to see at night.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Imagine a worm that spits glue, a rat with vampire teeth, and a frog you can see through! These are just some of the amazing animals that were recently discovered by scientists. Readers learn about these fascinating creatures and many more through carefully-leveled, engaging books reviewed by Smithsonian experts.
Author
Publisher
Christy Ottaviano Books, Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
This book introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms. From the top of Mt. Everest to 10,000 feet under the sea, fascinating animals are everywhere. A basilisk that can run on water, an octopus that can mimic other animals, a fish that defends itself with slime and ties itself in a knot to wipe the slime away ... plus dozens more!
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
The Animal Awards ceremony is about to begin. Fifty animals from all over the planet are practicing their acceptance speeches. They're in the running for prizes that celebrate their most fabulous qualities (some will surprse you). Who will win the Really Smelly Award? Who will be named the most Magical Healer? And who will get the prize for Services to Hygiene? Find out in this big book of animal facts, brought to life with Tor Freeman's characterful...
16) Natural History Museum book of animal records: thousands of amazing facts and unbelievable feats
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Offers thousands of animal facts and records that identify animals in such categories as fastest, oldest, and most colorful, as well as smelliest, longest gestation period, and most bossy.
18) Slimy sliders
Author
Publisher
QEB Pub
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
"Describes unusual species of snails, slugs, worms, sea life, insects, and other animals that use slime to adapt to their habitats, repel predators, and more"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"There are many myths and stereotypes about animals that people have believed over the years--and still believe today. Are bats and snakes evil creatures? Are all foxes cunning and sly? Are elephants really afraid of mice? Readers find out the answers to these questions and many more as they explore clear and concise text that's paired with charming, colorful illustrations. Each chapter focuses on a different animal and the stories surrounding it--from...
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