From hagfish to pufferfish, and thorny devils to aye-ayes, this book explores the wonderful world of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Find out how they bodies have evolved in such peculiar ways to help them survive.

Gray, Leon, 1974-

Macdonald Young Books Ltd

London: Wayland

Hodder Wayland

Extraordinary, Extraordinary, London, England, 2011

United Kingdom and Ireland, United Kingdom

2022

Take a look at the most amazing animals on Earth. -- cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

48 pages : 28 cm
A fascinating high-interest introduction to the most weird and the wonderful creatures from around the world. From hagfish to pufferfish, and thorny devils to aye-ayes, this book explores the wonderful world of mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish. Find out how their bodies have evolved in such peculiar ways to help them survive
Take a look at the most amazing animals on Earth. -- cover
Includes bibliographical references and index
Amazing animals -- Animal groups -- Fish : hagfish ; scorpian fish ; blob fish ; puffer fish ; leafy sea dragon ; hammerhead shark ; angler fish ; mudskipper -- Amphibians : axolotl ; olm ; poison dart frg ; giant salamander -- Reptiles : thorny devil ; gharial ; frill-necked lizard ; komodo dragon -- Birds : hornbill ; malle fowl ; harpy eagle ; wild turkey ; bee humingbird ; peafowl -- Mammals : capybara ; dugong ; naked mole rat ; star-nosed mole ; aye-aye -- tarsier ; okapi ; tapir mandrill ; proboscis monkey ; pangolin ; slow loris ; fossa ; raccoon dog ; duck-billed platypus ; walrus -- Quiz

The world is full of fascinating creatures. Extraordinary Animals looks at some of the most incredible animals on the planet. Find out what makes these animals unique. From fish with venemous spines to rats with no hair but huge front teeth, discover why these animals have evolved in such strange and distinct ways.

2023-06-28