Weird, Wild, Amazing!

Written by Tim Flannery · Illustrated by Sam Caldwell

Discover bizarre animal facts and their roles in nature's grand design.

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256 pages· IG1110L

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Bookroo's summary

Explore the wonders of nature with Tim Flannery as he unveils the secrets of extraordinary creatures. From sleep-flying albatrosses to barking piranhas, each animal's story intertwines with climate change and evolution. Dive into vibrant illustrations and real-life anecdotes that reveal the mysteries of our planet's ecosystems. What surprising roles do these creatures play in their habitats? Uncover the answers and learn to cherish the wild world around us.

From the publisher

Tim Flannery has the answers. Introducing some of the most spectacular and unusual creatures on Earth, from water to sky and the forests and deserts in between, he offers in-depth and often bizarre facts about extraordinary animals that live in each habitat. Flannery ties concepts of climate change, evolution, conservation, and taxonomy to each animal’s profile, firmly connecting the animal and its environment while sparking wonder at its role in the natural world. Did you know that lions once roamed North America, or that albatrosses sleep-fly? Have you ever heard a piranha bark, or wondered how the sloth got its name? Packed with vibrant illustrations and guided by real-life anecdotes from one of our greatest science communicators, Weird, Wild, Amazing! teaches readers to cherish and delight in our planet’s ecosystems with Tim Flannery’s signature mix of humor and wisdom.

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