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Curious Animals

Incredible Animal Facts for Kids: Strange Creatures, Surprising Secrets and Mind-Blowing Nature Trivia
By Mick O'Hare
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Get ready for a mind-bending adventure through the animal kingdom - packed with incredible trivia and jaw-dropping facts that will amaze the whole family. Discover the Wildest, Weirdest, and Most Wonderful Animals on Earth (and their surprising quirks)!Get ready for a mind-bending adventure through the animal... Read More
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A mind-blowing tour of the animal kingdom — from creatures you’ve never heard of to unbelievable facts about the ones you thought you knew. The wildest, weirdest, most wonderful trivia book for curious minds of all ages!

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Get ready for a mind-bending adventure through the animal kingdom - packed with incredible trivia and jaw-dropping facts that will amaze the whole family.


Discover the Wildest, Weirdest, and Most Wonderful Animals on Earth (and their surprising quirks)!

Get ready for a mind-bending adventure through the animal kingdom — packed with incredible trivia and jaw-dropping facts that will amaze the whole family.

From strange species you've never heard of to the shocking secrets of the animals you thought you knew, this book is bursting with fascinating discoveries that will make you say, "Wait, what?!"

Part One: Animals You've Never Heard Of

Meet nature's lesser known creatures — from the Great Potoo to a type of fish with human looking teeth and an amphibian that freezes solid and thaws out in the spring. These are the curious creatures you didn't even know existed, and every page reveals a completely surprising behaviour!

Part Two: Familiar Faces, Unbelievable Facts

Think you know pigs, dogs, and penguins? Think again! Discover the weird and wonderful habits of your favourite animals — from an everyday garden insect that stretches in the morning (yes like like humans!) to a farmyard animal that plays football. You'll never look at your household pets (or your garden visitors!) the same way again.

Perfect for:

  • Curious kids (aged 8+), teens, and adults who love to learn

  • Families looking for screen-free fun

  • Trivia buffs, fact fans, and anyone who enjoys saying 'Wow, I didn't know that!'

So whether you're sharing fun facts at the dinner table, keeping curious minds busy, or dazzling your friends with animal trivia, this is the ultimate fact-filled adventure.

Discover the world's wildest wonders - one fascinating fact at a time!

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ISBN: 9781835015711

Publisher: Bedford Square Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 October 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Mick O'Hare is an author, journalist and editor of the New Scientist bestsellers Does Anything Eat Wasps? and Why Don't Penguins' Feet Freeze? He writes for UK & US publications and, in addition to science, he specialises in topics as diverse as the history of spaceflight, Cold War politics, polar exploration, food and drink, motorsport and rugby league. He lives in Northwood, Middx.

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