Freaky, Funky Fish
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2021

Freaky, Funky Fish

By Debra Kempf Shumaker, Claire Powell (Illustrator)

Explore the bizarre survival tactics of fish in this captivating picture book.

4.5/5 Goodreads · 178 ratings
32 pages
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Bookroo's summary

Dive into the underwater world where fish zap, sting, and even sing to survive. This enchanting picture book reveals the quirky behaviors and unique adaptations of fish, from transparent heads to playing dead. With vibrant illustrations and intriguing facts, young readers will uncover the secrets of these fascinating creatures and the science behind their survival. What makes each fish so unique? Discover the wonders of our ecosystem through the eyes of these extraordinary aquatic beings.

From the publisher

From zapping, stinging, even singing, to playing dead or having a see-through head, discover the interesting things different fish do to survive in this delightful non-fiction picture book. Fish have fins and gills and tails. All fish swim and most have scales. But not all fish act or look the same. From zapping, stinging, even singing, Freaky, Funky Fish: Odd Facts about Fascinating Fish is an adorable picture book with a scientific–and child-friendly–underpinning. With examples of different fish for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind these variety of fish, this funky book captures the wonder of our ecosystem.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about fishBooks about animalsBooks about scienceBooks about waterBooks about science and nature
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Published
May 4, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780762468843

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