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Freaks of Nature: The Ultimate Kids Fact Book of Strange, Bizarre and Ridiculous Animals

Author: David Anderson Genre: Anthology

What if the secret to getting your child excited about reading was hiding in the strangest corners of the animal kingdom? Meet the lizard that shoots blood from its eyes. The mole with a nose like an alien starfish. The shrimp that punches so fast it creates underwater lightning. These aren't make-believe monsters,they're real animals, and they're waiting to blow your child's mind. Freaks of Nature is the ultimate fact book for kids who think they don't like reading. Packed with 32 of the world's most bizarre, hilarious, and downright unbelievable creatures, this book transforms "just five more minutes" of screen time into "just five more pages, please!" Why parents (and kids) love this book: Perfect for reluctant readers with short, punchy facts paired with fascinating photos keep attention spans locked in Sparks genuine curiosity about science and the natural world Great for ages 6-12, whether reading independently or together at bedtime Covers animals from every corner of the globe: oceans, deserts, jungles, and beyond Teaches kids that being "different" is actually a superpower From the naked mole-rat that defies aging to the pink fairy armadillo that vanishes into sand like magic, every page delivers a "no way, that's REAL?!" moment. Because sometimes the best way to create a reader is to show them that truth really is stranger than fiction. Curiosity is the map. Wonder is the compass. The adventure starts now. Read more

The Nature Kid's Guide to Bugs: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Bugs!

Author: David Anderson Genre: Early Readers

Crack! What looked like a twig just started walking away. That's not a stick — it's a stick insect, and it's one of the most extraordinary creatures on the planet. If your child thinks bugs are just creepy crawlies to avoid, this book is about to flip everything upside down. Did you know there's a beetle that shoots boiling-hot spray at its enemies? An ant whose sting hurts so badly it feels like getting shot? A bug that dissolves its prey into soup and drinks it like a milkshake? "The Nature Kid's Guide to Bugs" takes curious kids ages 7–12 on a wild tour through the most bizarre and brilliant creatures on Earth. Why do titan beetles never eat as adults? How does the peanut head bug trick predators with its bizarre face? What makes the assassin bug one of nature's sneakiest hunters? Your child will be reading facts out loud before they even finish the page. Short, punchy sentences and jaw-dropping surprises fill every chapter. From thorn bugs that disguise themselves as plant spikes, to water bugs strong enough to catch frogs, to praying mantises that can snatch hummingbirds right out of the air, every bug in this book is wilder than the last. A book for kids who love creepy crawlies — and parents who want to turn "ew" into "wow." There are more bugs alive on Earth right now than there are stars in the Milky Way. They're under rocks, in your garden, and right outside your door. Once your child discovers just how incredible they really are, they'll never look at a bug the same way again. Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite creature is waiting under a rock. Read more

The Nature Kid's Guide to Dragonflies: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Dragonflies! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers)

Author: David Anderson Genre: Literature

Snap! A dragonfly spots a mosquito 30 feet away and intercepts it mid-air. It catches 95 out of every 100 bugs it chases. It's a dragonfly, and nothing on Earth hunts more accurately. There's way more to dragonflies than a shimmery blur near the pond. These ancient insects have been on Earth for over 300 million years, can fly backward, hover like a helicopter, and see in almost every direction at once through 30,000 tiny lenses per eye. "The Nature Kid's Guide to Dragonflies" is written for curious kids ages 7 to 12 who want to know what makes these glittering hunters so extraordinary. How does a dragonfly predict where a bug will be before it gets there? Why do nymphs spend years lurking underwater before they ever grow wings? And how do Wandering Gliders cross 3,700 miles of open ocean? Short sentences and jaw-dropping facts fill every page. Your child will discover that ancient dragonflies had wings wider than a hawk's, that some migrate thousands of miles following monsoon rains across continents, and that a Blue Dasher can eat hundreds of mosquitoes in a single day. They'll meet Flame Skimmers that glow red like fire over the water, Halloween Pennants bold enough to land right on your finger, and Emerald dragonflies that hunt in figure-eight patterns at dawn like tiny green helicopters. A book for kids who love cool bugs and incredible facts! Sparkling wings, perfect aim, and a whole book full of wild facts your child will want to share. Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite insect is waiting at the water's edge. Read more

The Nature Kid's Guide to Jellyfish: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Jellyfish! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers)

Author: David Anderson Genre: Non-Fiction

Zap! A thousand invisible stingers fire faster than a bullet and a fish goes limp. It's a jellyfish, and it did that without a brain, a heart, or a single bone. There's way more to jellyfish than a sting at the beach. These ancient animals have outlasted every mass extinction for 500 million years, can glow in the deep ocean dark, and one species can actually reverse its own aging and start life over from scratch. "The Nature Kid's Guide to Jellyfish" is written for curious kids ages 7 to 12 who want to know what makes these boneless, brainless creatures so extraordinary. How does the atolla jellyfish use a spinning ring of blue light to call for backup when attacked? Why can a Portuguese man o' war still sting you days after it's dead on the beach? And how does the immortal jellyfish cheat death? Short sentences and jaw-dropping facts fill every page. Your child will discover that lion's mane jellyfish can grow longer than a blue whale, that box jellyfish have 24 real eyes and can actually hunt their prey, and that a single bloom can tip over a fishing boat. They'll meet fried egg jellies that carry hitchhiking crabs across the ocean, irukandji jellyfish the size of a fingertip that can make a person sick for days, and deep sea jellies that glow rainbow colors as they swim. A book for every kid who has ever spotted a jellyfish on the beach and wanted to know exactly what they were looking at. Glowing tentacles, ancient secrets, and a whole book full of wild facts your child will want to share. Thousands of young readers have explored the Nature Kids Guide series. Your child's next favorite ocean animal is waiting just below the surface. Read more

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Freaks of Nature: The Ultimate Kids Fact Book of Strange, Bizarre and Ridiculous Animals

The Nature Kid's Guide to Bugs: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Bugs!

The Nature Kid's Guide to Dragonflies: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Dragonflies! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers)

The Nature Kid's Guide to Jellyfish: A Level 2 Reader for Curious Young Kids Who Love Jellyfish! (The Nature Kid's Guide to Animals! - Level 2 Readers)