Animal FACTopia!

Follow the Trail of 400 Beastly Facts [Britannica]
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Animal FACTopia! by Julie Beer is a delightful journey through the animal kingdom, packed with fascinating and unexpected facts tailored for young inquisitive minds. Each page is an exploration of the quirky traits, surprising behaviours, and incredible abilities of animals from around the world. This book not only entertains but also educates, encouraging children to marvel at the wonders of nature.
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Packed with quirky and intriguing animal facts, this book will delight young readers who love discovering new and unexpected information about the natural world. It’s perfect for children with a fascination for animals and who enjoy trivia presented in an engaging and fun format.

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Animal FACTopia!

This book will make you ROAR with laughter! Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears and more – all connected in weird and wonderful ways.

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This book will make you roar with laughter! Discover facts about escaping penguins, farting zebras, leaping dolphins, snorting elephants, dancing bears and more – all connected in weird and wonderful ways.

Did you know that beavers have orange teeth? Or that some monkeys floss their teeth using bird feathers? Or that one species of bird can walk underwater? Or that alligators stay underwater for longer by swallowing rocks? Or that sea otters use rocks to crack open prey?

Welcome to Animal FACTopia, a purrfectly amazing world of facts, all of which are verified by Encyclopaedia Britannica. Every fact in this book is connected to the next in a fascinating web of information, where you will leapfrog from topic to topic in surprising and hilarious ways. Sometimes your path branches and you can slide down a rabbit hole to a totally different, but still connected, part of the book.

Discover where your curiosity will take you!

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Animal FACTopia! by Julie Beer is praised for its clever connections and engaging design, featuring vibrant illustrations and photographs that bring the content to life. The book offers a wealth of bizarre and surprising facts about the animal world, with a format that encourages non-linear exploration through page-turning references. Reviews highlight the comprehensive index and sources, making it a valuable addition to libraries and perfect for key stage two classrooms. Each fact is backed by thorough research, verified by Britannica, appealing to children who delight in trivia and rare information.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913750725

Publisher: What on Earth Publishing Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Britannica Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Andy Smith

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 207.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Julie Beer is an author and editor, who has written numerous children's books on everything from national parks to space to her favourite subject of all – animals! Julie is based in California, USA.

Andy Smith is an award-winning illustrator, and studied illustration at the University of Brighton and the Royal College of Art, London. His work combines illustration and typography to create images that have humour, energy and optimism executed with a handmade, hand-printed, tactile feel. He lives by the sea in Hastings, East Sussex, UK.

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