Washoe County Library System

"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.

Presents photographs to fascinate young animal lovers, from the kangaroo's inability to walk backward to the aardvark's voracious appetite for termites.

Discusses the physical characteristics and habitats of a variety of animals, including birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, and amphibians.

"Simple text and colorful photos present record-breaking facts featuring animals"--

Relates facts about unusual behaviors exhibited by different animals, and explains the reasons for these actions.

An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström. 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.

"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone."--

Explains that different kinds of animals such as mice, rabbits, and bobcats, need to move fast in order to catch things to eat or to get away from danger.