Peculiar Primates

Name: Peculiar Primates
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780762478200
Price: 34.99 NZD
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Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures

By Debra K Shumaker

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Summary

Peculiar Primates by Debra K Shumaker is a delightful children's book that explores the fascinating world of primates. It introduces young readers to various unique and quirky primates, showcasing their diverse characteristics and behaviours. The book combines engaging text with vibrant illustrations, making it an educational and fun exploration of these unusual creatures.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the unique and diverse world of primates. It's perfect for children who love learning about different animal behaviours and enjoy engaging, informative storytelling combined with vivid illustrations. It's a delightful way for young readers to discover the quirks and wonders of our primate cousins.

From flossing and howling, to spinning heads and thumping chests, this humorous, STEM-based follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the fascinating behaviors of different primates and is the perfect read for animal-loving kids.

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From flossing and howling, to building nests and thumping chests, this delightful follow-up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the amazing things primates do.

All primates climb and breathe in air. They have big brains and hands and hair. But... some live alone, some live in groups. One primate has a nose that droops.

Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific and child-friendly underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviours, this bizarre book captures the wonders of our ecosystem.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Peculiar Primates by Debra K Shumaker is praised for its suitability for interactive story times and its appeal to young children. Reviewers commend it for engaging reluctant readers with minimal text and vibrant, playful artwork that combines accuracy with humour and expressive characters.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780762478200

Publisher: Running Press,U.S.

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Running Press Kids

Contributors:

Illustrated by Claire Powell
Illustrated by Claire Powell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 286.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Debra K Shumaker

About the Author

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn't reading or writing, Debra enjoys watching Jeopardy or hanging outside with her favorite primates-her husband and three sons. She writes from her home in northern Virginia. Visit Debra online at www.debrashumaker.com.

Claire Powell is a bestselling children's book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children's book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality. Visit Claire online at www.claire-powell.com