  | World's most freaky animals (Worlds Most) Author: Ginis, Elizabeth | |
| Price: $18.54 | ||
Summary:
Whether it's terrifyingly long tusks, odd mating behavior, or strange egg-laying, many animals have some freaky features. Highlights some of the weirdest creatures found on every continent, from owls to octopuses and butterflies to toads.
Reviews:
School Library Journal (04/01/22)
Booklist (02/15/22)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 02/15/2022 Combining quick facts, superlatives, and eye-catching color photos of animals in action, The World’s Most series (4 titles) is a high-interest survey of some of the Earth's most notable creatures. Each volume arranges animal species by continent with short profiles offering vivid descriptions of their physical characteristics and environment. World’s Most Freaky Animals shows off unusual traits, including the glasswing butterfly’s transparent wings and the Mary River turtle that breathes through its butt, and explains how animals use these adaptations for survival. Throughout the series, fast-fact boxes provide even more highlights for reluctant readers and animal enthusiasts alike. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
Booklist - 02/15/2022 - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 04/01/2022 Gr 5–8—These fact-filled titles are a treat for older readers in search of fun animal information. Each book features several dozen brief animal profiles, grouped by continent. Most spreads include a full page focused on a single creature, alongside briefer passages on three or four other animals that are each accompanied by at least one photograph. World's Most Extreme Animals highlights a uniquely superlative characteristic of each featured animal, such as the klipspringer's jumping ability. Deadly Animals focuses on the animals' dangerous qualities and how they utilize them in the wild. World's Most Freaky Animals examines especially unusual physical features and behaviors. The tone necessarily shifts from fun to dire with World's Most Endangered Animals, which looks at critically endangered species, including the causes for their scarcity and, in some cases, conservation efforts. VERDICT A wealth of facts on a wide array of species makes this a strong set for browsers. - Copyright 2022 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
