Bizarre Beasts : And Other Oddities of Nature Book

Animals and plants have evolved a whole variety of bizarre features, tricks, and disguises to help them survive in a competitive world. Bizarre Beasts's large, detailed illustrations and lively captions will enthrall children of all ages as they discover some of nature's most curious living phenomena. Fact panels show where the creatures live, their size, and how they care for their offspring. Special spreads look at a variety of incredible insects, fantastic fish, and amazing plants.

Illustrations and text describe some of the strange animals and plants found in nature, including the duck-billed platypus, the matamata turtle, and the baobab tree.