Strange but True: Bizarre Animals (TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers)

by Timothy J. Bradley, Timothy Bradley

Overview

Blobfish, pangolin, and flower mantis are just a few of the names of the bizarre bugs and animals that readers will learn about in this fascinating nonfiction title. Through vibrant images and photos, informational text, a glossary of terms, and an index, readers will learn some of the strange ways that arthropods, invertebrates, and mammals have adapted over time to camouflage themselves and develop interesting ways to keep predators away.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781433348617
Publisher:	Teacher Created
Publication date:	09/01/2012
Series:	TIME FOR KIDS®: Informational Text
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	5.44(w) x 7.88(h) x 0.16(d)
Lexile:	730L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

As a writer, Timothy J. Bradley's books have earned awards and accolades from reviewers such as The Horn Book Review, School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and Booklist. As an illustrator, Tim has worked with artists such as Syd Mead (Blade Runner, Tron, 2010, Aliens) and companies such as Hasbro on Transformers, Star Wars, and Jurassic Park toys. A life-long sci-fi fan, Tim is happy to bring the big, weird, and wild side of science fiction to a new generation. He lives with his wife and son in Southern California, where he can't help but wonder """"What if . . . """" every time he looks out the window.

Table of Contents

Why are Animals So Weird? 4

Baffling Bugs 6

Mind-Blowing Mammals 18

Freaky Fish 34

The Power of Adaptation 40

Glossary 42

Index 44

Bibliography 46

More to Explore 47

About the Author 48