Strange & Unusual Creatures

Strange & Unusual Creatures
Author: Geraldine Marshall Gutfreund
Publisher: Crescent
Total Pages: 134
Release: 1990
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780517027387

Describes the habitat, species, family life, and dining habits of many different animals that are considered dangerous and undesirable.

Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)

Strange, Unusual, Gross & Cool Animals (An Animal Planet Book)
Author: Animal Planet
Publisher: Time Inc. Books
Total Pages: 322
Release: 2016-10-11
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1683303202

Animal Planet presents the ickiest, stickiest, blobbiest, and oddest animals in the world! 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.

Unbelievably Weird Creatures

Unbelievably Weird Creatures
Author: Megan Cooley Peterson
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2022-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1666355305

Big noses. Weird bodies. Crazy colors. The creatures in this book are far from your average backyard animal. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly support reluctant or struggling readers.

Weird Creatures

Weird Creatures
Author: Anna Claybourne
Publisher: Evans Brothers
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2011-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0237544806

From the very strange To The outright bizarre, The creatures featured in Weird Creatures will have readers squirming in their seats! Beware of the lizard that squirts blood from its eyeballs. How about a fly that attacks an ant's body and turns into a zombie? Watch out For The attack of the mighty slime mould... on the Edge is a brand new series of high-interest non-fiction books that will appeal to struggling or reluctant readers. With stunning pictures and clear, simple text, The narrative focuses on extraordinary real life stories to engage readers and keep them on the edge of their seats! Each book features a fun quiz to see if the reader could take the same challenges.

Strange but True: Bizarre Animals

Strange but True: Bizarre Animals
Author: Timothy J. Bradley
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433383276

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.

Animal Planet: Strange, Unusual, Gross, & Cool Animals

Animal Planet: Strange, Unusual, Gross, & Cool Animals
Author: Charles Ghigna
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2024-02-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1667201883

Collects facts about strange, gross, and unusual animals from across the globe, including the maleo, ghost octopus, and duck-billed platypus.

Unusual Creatures

Unusual Creatures
Author: Michael Hearst
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2012-09-26
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1452104670

"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.

Strange but True: Bizarre Animals 6-Pack

Strange but True: Bizarre Animals 6-Pack
Author: Timothy Bradley
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
Total Pages: 28
Release: 2012-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1433348845

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Weird Animals

Weird Animals
Author: Steve Parker
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Total Pages: 42
Release: 2016-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1482450011

What could a male Jackson’s chameleon need three horns for besides fighting? Actually, this odd-looking animal has horns to scare predators and attract females more than defense! Some animals’ bodies can lead readers to question the purpose of their weird features. This book has the answers they’re looking for! From how the echidna uses its spines to keep predators away to how the hornbill uses its large beak, the main content features some of nature’s most interesting bodies. Colorful, up-close photographs and concise fact boxes introduce readers to many kinds of animal habitats, behaviors, and life cycles.