The UgliestFull-color photos and a funny but factual approach encourage young readers to take a look at animals in a whole new way. Naked mole rats. Vultures. Frogfish. These animals have faces (and features) only a mother could love! But why are they so unattractive? Could there be a good reason for their bad looks? |
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