Weird Animals to Shock You!


Book Description

This title will introduce eight unique and shocking animals! Each spread devotes itself to one animal, an interesting fact about them, and a beautiful, full-bleed photograph. These titles will definitely attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts!




Star-Nosed Mole


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"Engaging images accompany information about star-nosed moles. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--




Elephant Seal


Book Description

Elephant seals are huge animals that get their names from their distinctively trunk-like snouts. Elephant seals are expert divers and can remain submerged for up to two hours! Find out how these amazing mammals survive in this title for young readers.




Weird Pets


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Dogs and cats are common pets, but what about snakes, tarantulas, or hermit crabs?




Animal Smackdown


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Enter the ring to witness an epic battle of brawn between an ant and an elephant! A chimp vs. a crow in a showdown of wits! An emporer penguin vs. a pygmy mamoset in a contest for cutest creature! Some of the victors might surprise you and all of these animals will amaze you! Stats, fun facts, photos, and in-depth profiles about each contender will help you pick winners for more than a dozen mighty matchups. A March Madness-style bracket at the end of the book allows readers to choose the ultimate champion!




Weird Frogs


Book Description

A sneak peek into the remarkable world of the tail-less amphibians. Some frogs blend into the green of their ponds, and live an unremarkable existence. But some are strange looking, having adapted to a special environment. This colorful and informative book reveals a rare and close-up look at the odd beauty of some of the strangest of these creatures largely hidden from our view. Weird Frogs features: Beautiful photographs that show the frogs up close -- really close Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these endangered and fascinating creatures. Available in hardcover and paperback, the book will appeal to middle school students exploring topic ideas, younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books.




Weird-But-True Facts about Animals


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This book offers all kinds of weird facts about animals that are amazing, unexpected, gross, creepy and astonishing--but true!




Platypus


Book Description

The platypus is one strange-looking animal! These mammals have duck-like bills, beaver-like tails, otter-like bodies, and even venomous stingers on their webbed feet! Find out how these bizarre animals use their unique features in this title for beginning readers.




Science Facts to Surprise You!


Book Description

This title is filled with fun and interesting science facts that may surprise your little readers! A colorful, full-bleed photograph accompanies each fun fact to attract those reluctant readers. Complete with a table of contents, glossary, index, and even more facts! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.




Ugliest Animals


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Which animal's head is shaped like a shovel and covered in bumps? Did you know two animals have wiggly worm-like flesh to attract prey? Some animals are pretty ugly!