How Do Meerkats Order Pizza?

Written & illustrated by Brooke Barker

Discover bizarre animal facts and the quirky scientists who study them in this fascinating journey into the wild.

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200 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the wild world of animals and the eccentric scientists who study them. From crows that remember faces to jaguars with a scent preference, uncover the strange and wonderful secrets of nature. Meet creatures like the yeti crab and burrowing bettong, and learn about the unusual methods scientists use to understand them, such as crafting fake poop or slurping bugs. This book is packed with intriguing facts and hilarious insights, revealing how roosters crow and meerkats make group decisions. Dive into this captivating adventure and see how humans can better connect with the creatures we share our planet with.

From the publisher

In this “pleasing and informative” (Kirkus Reviews) illustrated nonfiction book for middle grade readers, Brooke Barker of Sad Animal Facts introduces readers to incredible animals and the bizarre things human scientists do to understand them. Did you know that crows never forget a face? Or that jaguars have a favorite cologne? Have you ever wondered how to pet a yeti crab? Or whether dogs can tell if you’re smiling? And just what is a burrowing bettong? Meet these weird, wonderful animals and the equally weird and wonderful scientists who study them. From crafting fake poop to slurping up bugs with a straw, there’s nothing these amazing humans won’t do to help us learn more about the animals around us. Packed with fascinating facts, this hilarious book from the bestselling creator of Sad Animal Facts reveals secrets like why roosters crow and how meerkats make decisions as a group–and how humans can better understand the wild creatures we share the planet with.

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