Odd Animals Out: More Than 75 Animals That Break the Rules (Wonders of Wildlife) - Hardcover

Hoare, Ben

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0744099218 ISBN 13: 9780744099218

Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2024

Synopsis

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 behaviors 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.

About this title

About the Author

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0744099218
• ISBN 13: 9780744099218
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Orlando Asia
• Number of pages: 80