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The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts
Hardback
Main Details
Title |
The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Maja Safstroem
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Physical Properties |
Format:Hardback | Pages:120 | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 160 |
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Category/Genre | Wildlife - general interest |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781607748328
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Classifications | Dewey:590.2 |
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Illustrations |
55 ILLUSTRATIONS
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Random House USA Inc
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Imprint |
Ten Speed Press
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Publication Date |
29 March 2016 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
An artfully playful collection of fascinating, surprising, and funny facts about animals, each illustrated in whimsical detail by Swedish artist Maja S fstr m. New York Timesbestseller .An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja S fstr m. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? Or that a group of owls is called a parliament, or that they have three eyelids? Sea otters hold hands in their sleep, bees never sleep, and penguins laugh when they're tickled! This charming compendium contains over 100 pages of fascinating facts about the animal kingdom illustrated with whimsical detail.
Author Biography
MAJA S FSTR M is a Stockholm based architect and illustrator who has gained international recognition for her quirky animal drawings. For more of her works, visit- www.majasbok.se
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