
Odd Animals Out
More than 75 Animals that Break the Rules
Ben Hoare(Author)
DK Children (Publisher)
Published on 18. April 2024
Book
Hardback
80 pages
978-0-241-67497-0 (ISBN)
Description
A book all about animals that stand out, discover more than 75 creatures that truly stand out from the crowd, with the nature enthusiast and best-selling author Ben Hoare
Most types of animals are similar to their close relatives, but what about the rebels and the rule-breakers of the animal kingdom?
Nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 will love getting acquainted with quirky animal outliers around the world, and find out what these non-conformists do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time. Odd Animals Out is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.
This animal kingdom book for children features:
- Impressive photographs and illustrations on every page, with bite-sized text explaining each animal feature.
- The most recent scientific discoveries in the animal kingdom, written in an accessible way for children to understand.
- A variety of interesting facts about previously unknown animal behaviours that will wow both children and adults.
- An engaging animal book by bestselling author and science writer Ben Hoare.
From a vegetarian shark and a solar-powered salamander to a flying frog and a bone-munching bird, this book is all about the "odd ones out" in the natural world. Presenting these recent discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with striking photographs and bright illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.
Most types of animals are similar to their close relatives, but what about the rebels and the rule-breakers of the animal kingdom?
Nature enthusiasts aged 7-9 will love getting acquainted with quirky animal outliers around the world, and find out what these non-conformists do to survive in the wild, and how they have evolved over time. Odd Animals Out is a book full of surprises, allowing you to explore the unusual stories of animals unlike any others.
This animal kingdom book for children features:
- Impressive photographs and illustrations on every page, with bite-sized text explaining each animal feature.
- The most recent scientific discoveries in the animal kingdom, written in an accessible way for children to understand.
- A variety of interesting facts about previously unknown animal behaviours that will wow both children and adults.
- An engaging animal book by bestselling author and science writer Ben Hoare.
From a vegetarian shark and a solar-powered salamander to a flying frog and a bone-munching bird, this book is all about the "odd ones out" in the natural world. Presenting these recent discoveries, Ben Hoare's friendly, informative explanations are paired with striking photographs and bright illustrations to make sure every page captivates the imagination.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 7 to 9 years
Dimensions
Height: 283 mm
Width: 223 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
610 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-67497-0 (9780241674970)
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E-Book
04/2024
1st Edition
DK Children
€6.99
Available for download
Persons
Ben Hoare is a science writer and editor, and the author of the hugely successful An Anthology of Intriguing Animals, as well as The Wonders of Nature, Nature's Treasures, The Secret World of Plants, and Weird and Wonderful Nature for DK. He is passionate about nature and sharing his knowledge of the natural world.
Asia Orlando is an Illustrator and Digital Artist currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Asia has a Master's degree in Fine Arts and Design, and is the founder of the illustration movement #ourplanetweek. Her illustrations have appeared in How Not to Get Eaten and Animal Talk.
Asia Orlando is an Illustrator and Digital Artist currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Asia has a Master's degree in Fine Arts and Design, and is the founder of the illustration movement #ourplanetweek. Her illustrations have appeared in How Not to Get Eaten and Animal Talk.