Copyright Date:
2021
Edition Date:
2021
Release Date:
06/01/21
Illustrator:
Kruta, Zuzana Dreadka,
Pages:
63 pages
ISBN:
80-00-05930-4
ISBN 13:
978-80-00-05930-3
Dewey:
590
Dimensions:
25 cm
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
A glib huckster presents a pageant of astonishing animal species.Forty-one astounding animals parade across the author's imaginary stage, each accompanied by a recitation of its unusual characteristics. These "wonders of Mother Nature" have been grouped into seven chapters: animals with glorious coloration, survivors from the age of dinosaurs, animals that disguise themselves, those that have unusual eating habits, animals with unusual body parts, animals that can light up, and those that have excellent self-defense. There are sharks and fish, insects and worms, birds, crabs, reptiles, amphibians, ocean invertebrates, and even some unusual mammals. They come from land and sea, all over the world. Each amazing creature is presented on a page with a title of fancy lettering, a portrait, and a paragraph or two of description that usually includes where it might be found. The tone of the text is showmanlike and the language probably difficult for the intended audience to read, but it's appropriate for performance. These creatures are modestly recognizable in the cartoony illustrations. They sport googly eyes and occasional tattoos, hats and canes, as well as smiles. The Czech publisher focuses on a combination of play and education; this lively presentation, part of their World of Amazement series, does just that for children who enjoy learning about the out-of-the-ordinary. From alligator snapping turtle to yeti crab, featured creatures are listed in an index in the back.Not, perhaps, a main attraction, but an entertaining sideshow. (Informational picture book. 6-9)
SPIDER-TAILED HORNED VIPEROne of several horned vipers, the raised scales above the eyes of this snake fromthe rocky landscapes of Iran give it the appearance of a devil or a dragon. However, it has a far more interesting growth at the other end of its body: attached to the tip of its tail is something that looks like a live spider! With its swollen abdomen and legs shooting out in all directions, you would think it was used to deter enemies. But this spider lookalike serves not as a defense but as a lure. Some birds have no fear of venomous spiders; indeed, they like to eat them. But when they take a peck at this rather chubby spider, the snake's head leaps out from its hiding place and makes a meal out of the poor tricked bird.
Excerpted from Amazing Animals of the World by Kone#269
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Welcome to our crazy circus! A unique survey of the most weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the land and waters of our planet. Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! You will hear things you have never heard before, and you will see things you have never before seen, like a frog with a handsome moustache, a butterfly that looks like a bird, a fish with its own light, or a three-eyed lizard. Allow our book to present to you all these and many more marvelous creatures, large and small, from all over the world. Take a seat, make yourself comfortable, turn the page, draw aside the curtain, and let the show begin!
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