The illustrated encyclopaedia of ugly animals
Bayly, Sami2019
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Children will marvel as they enter the fascinating hidden world of some very ugly animals in this encyclopedia of the animal kingdom's most unusual and beauty-challenged species. It's time for ugly animals to shine! With more than sixty ugly animals to explore, this compendium of the unusual celebrates the beauty in 'ugliness'. Children will pore over the breathtaking scientific illustrations of the unusual animals included, debating their relative ugliness and their merits, learning about science and nature along the way. Featuring illustrations and facts about the thorniest species the animal kingdom has to offer, from the naked mole rat to the goblin shark, aye-aye, sphinx cat, blobfish and many more 'ugly' beauties.The book also provides descriptions and details on conservation status, diet, location, habitat, and other fun facts and trivia about each animal.
Main title:
The illustrated encyclopaedia of ugly animals / by Sami Bayly.
Author:
Bayly, Sami, author, illustrator
Imprint:
Sydney, New South Wales : Hachette Australia, 2019.©2019.
Collation:
127 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
"A Lothian Children's Book" -- Cover note.
Audience:
Interest grade level: Upper primary; Secondary.
ISBN:
9780734419019 (hardback)
Dewey class:
590.3
Language:
English
Added title:
Subject:
Encyclopedias for childrenAnimals -- Pictorial worksAnimalsUgliness -- Pictorial worksAnimals -- EncyclopediasAnimals -- TriviaAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards -- Short-List, 2020Australian Children's Book of the Year Awards Eve Pownall -- Short-List, 2020Premier's reading challenge -- grades 5to6
BRN:
375345
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 590.3 ILL | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 590.3 ILL | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 590.3 ILL | Available |
| Penrith | Nonfiction | 590.3 ILL | Available |