Could a Walrus Play the Saxophone?: And other questions about Animals

by Paul Mason

Overview

Could a walrus play the saxophone? Could an earwig crawl into your ear? Can cows forecast the weather? This book takes a fun look at animals by asking and answering a series of quirky yet thought-provoking questions such as these! Although primarily a recreational read, the book nevertheless contains a wealth of fascinating information and bizarre facts about animals that readers will be sure to find captivating.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781410997852
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2021
Series:	Questions You Never Thought You'd Ask
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	18 MB
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About the Author

Paul Mason has written more than 100 books for children, on topics ranging from extreme sports to urban myths. Notable titles include Money Doesn't Grow on Trees and From Armpits to Zits for teens, and Monster Hunter, a series of books on tracking down and dealing with vampires, werewolves, extra-terrestrials, and ghosts. An avid surfer, snowboarder, and mountain biker, Paul writes many sports titles and has also produced a website guide to ski resorts.

Table of Contents

Could a Walrus Play the Saxophone? 4

What Are Crocodile Tears? 6

Could an Earwig Crawl into Your Ear? 8

Can You Cure a Jellyfish Sting by Peeing on It? 10

Could Cows Really Destroy the World? 12

Does Cutting a Worm in Half Make Two Worms? 14

Do Dogs Leave Fingerprints? 16

Can You Catch Warts from a Toad? 18

Can Cows Forecast the Weather? 20

Can You Hypnotize a Shark? 22

Do Hyenas Really Laugh? 24

Does Red Really Make Bulls Angry? 26

Do Goldfish Really Have Bad Memories? 28

Glossary 30

Find Out More 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Leafing through each book, readers will find interesting and little-known facts about animals, history, the human body, technology, and science. Commonly held beliefs are debunked and new ideas are presented. . . .The series is pleasure reading infused with information that will entice a wide range of students.

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