Washoe County Library System

Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.

Presents a visual tour of the anatomical strengths of members of the animal kingdom and lends insight into their behaviors and abilities, from the reasons for the cheetah's speed to a termite's instinct to build a cooling system into its home.

Humans have gone to the Moon and discovered the Higgs boson, but when it comes to understanding animals, we've still got a long way to go. Whether we're seeing a viral video of romping baby pandas or a picture of penguins "holding hands," it's hard for us not to project our own values--innocence, fidelity, temperance, hard work--onto animals. So you've probably never considered if moose get drunk, penguins cheat on their mates, or worker ants lay...

An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja S�afstr�om. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? These and many more fascinating and surprising facts about the animal kingdom (Bees never sleep! Starfish don't have brains!) are illustrated with whimsical detail in this charming collection.

"Interesting facts about animals, for kids"--

Presents a visual introduction to animals, discussing physical characteristics, defenses, habitats, migration patterns, life cycles, and conservation.

"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."--

Presents facts about disgusting things, organized into such categories as animals, food, and the human body.

Provides ideas and activities for discovering what changes in the world after dark, including the arrival of moths and owls, fog, and the stars.

"Describes unusual species of mammals, reptiles, and fish that have unique features and behaviors that help them adapt to their habitats"--Provided by publisher.