Curious Nature: Animals

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Illustrated series introducing children to various aspects of nature, through a Q&A format Have you ever wondered why zebras have stripes, how animals change colour or why lizards like to sit in the sun? Read this book to find out how animals feed, grow and survive. From acorns to zebras, we'll look at the puzzling questions you may have. Some of the answers might surprise you! Why is the sky blue? How long does a forest take to grow? Is it Mist or Fog? These are a few of the questions that are answered in the illustrated series Curious Nature. Natural phenomena are introduced as questions and answered in a simple and comprehensive way. Perfect for readers aged 6 and up. Contents: What are animals? What is a mammal? Why do lizards lie in the sun?. Which animal has the most legs? How do fish breathe underwater? Can animals change colour? Why do zebras have stripes? Can animals use tools? Which animal is the fastest? Why do salmon swim upstream? What is the biggest animal? How do caterpillars turn into butterflies? Activity: make a bug hotel Glossary Further resources Index

Nancy Dickmann grew up in the USA, where she played baseball, ate hot dogs and read encyclopaedias for fun. She has now lived in England long enough to think that cold and rain are normal, but still has yet to try Morris dancing. Before becoming an author, she worked as an editor and publisher of children's books. Now, with Pushkin the Three-Legged Wonder Cat as her trusty assistant (in charge of lap-sitting), she writes books on a wide range of topics, including animals, space, history, health and explorers. The highlight of her career so far has been getting to interview a real astronaut to find out how they use the toilet in space!

In the illustrated series Curious Nature, natural phenomena are introduced as questions and answered in a simple and comprehensive way, perfect to satisfy children's curiosity. * Parents in Touch *