Unusual Creatures: A Mostly Accurate Account of Some of Earth's Strangest Animals

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Chronicle Books, Sep 14, 2012 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 112 pages
With humor and flair, Michael Hearst introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life-forms. Which animal can be found at the top of Mount Everest, 10,000 feet under the sea, and in your backyard? Which animal poops cubes? Which animal can disguise itself as a giant crab? These fascinating facts and hundreds more await curious minds, amateur zoologists, and anyone who has ever laughed at a funny-looking animal.

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Contents

AXOLOTL
14
BEE HUMMINGBIRD
21
DUGONG
32
GIANT ANTEATER
40
HAGFISH
94
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About the author (2012)

Michael Hearst is a composer, multi-instrumentalist, and writer. He is a founding member of the band One Ring Zero, whose albums include Planets and As Smart As We Are, and his solo works include Songs for Ice Cream Trucks and Songs for Unusual Creatures. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Jelmer Noordeman is an illustrator living in Rotterdam.

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