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Open the cover of the fascinating book, Animal Planet Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals by Charles Ghigna, to meet the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, oddest animals including the star-nosed mole, the blobfish, and the fangtooth. Kids will be amazed to discover that these creatures are in fact co-habitants of our incredible planet!
Did you know that an archerfish can spit water up to 16 feet? Or that the giant weta is the world’s largest and heaviest insect? Animal Planet’s fascinating exploration of animal oddities introduces young animal lovers to some of the most astonishing, gorgeous, and obscure animals in the world-including some brand new discoveries! Packed with more than 200 vibrant photographs and fun facts about animals with unusual behaviors, strange appearances, and remarkable stats, this deluxe gift book is perfect for reluctant readers or anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of books in the Animal Bites series benefits the principal partners of R.O.A.R. (Reach Out. Act. Respond.), Animal Planet’s initiative dedicated to improving the lives of animals in our communities and in the wild.
This is a really nice, large book, FULL of amazing photographs (which I have come to expect from Animal Planet).? The book is divided into sections: Strange, Unusual, Gross and Cool Animals. They are further organized by unique layouts and color-coded tabs to aid in discovery. It even includes an extensive glossary and index. Listed for ages 8 to 12 this is an especially great book for reluctant readers and anyone who loves totally gross and amazing animals.
