Unusual Creatures

"e;Personal in tone, chatty, and intriguing in subject matter-a sort of 'Guinness Book of Animal Oddities' . . . A fun-for-all informative compendium."e; -School Library Journal 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. "e;A quirky toast to the fascinating, impressively well-adapted freaks among us."e; Discover Magazine "e;Hugely entertaining and just as informative, this guide to 'unusual creatures' proves that truth can be stranger than fiction . . . Hearst often has great fun at his subjects' expense ('blobfish: not as cute as the aye-aye,' reads a caption next to the forlorn-looking psychrolutes marcidus) while delivering fascinating insights into what makes each of these animals extraordinary."e; Publishers Weekly (starred review) "e;Hearst's appreciation for the quirkiness of nature shines through, and is reinforced in a concluding note admonishing readers to be kind to the earth."e; The Horn Book Magazine "e;Hearst's enthusiasm for his subject . . . comes through on every page. A terrific conversation starter."e; Scientific American "e;Hearst brings us 50 examples of Mother Nature in all her strange pageantry . . . Not cute curios, but the seriously weird, which for some hopefully many will make the animals that much more appealing."e; Kirkus Reviews