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Evolution : a celebration of beautiful animals / William Spring.

Spring, William, (author,, illustrator.).

Summary:

"From the familiar but imposing American bison to the elusive narwhal, the animals of the globe have all been touched by evolution, developing unique and fascinating traits to ensure their survival. In this deeply informative and gorgeously illustrated compendium of some of the world's most unique animals, celebrate the way all living things have adapted for survival in astonishing and beautiful ways."-- Front jacket flap.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781536238358
  • ISBN: 153623835X
  • Physical Description: 110 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
  • Edition: First United States edition
  • Publisher: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2024.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Includes glossary.
Formatted Contents Note:
Our beautiful world -- Aldabra giant tortoise -- American bison -- Andean condor -- Aye-aye -- Bat-eared fox -- Camel -- Chambered nautilus -- Chameleon -- Duck-billed golden-line barbel -- Duck-billed platypus -- Electric eel -- European mole -- Fangtooth fish -- Fossa -- Giant anteater -- Helmeted guinea fowl -- Hippopotamus -- Hornbill -- Horseshoe crab -- Ibis -- Indian elephant -- Indian pangolin -- Malayan tapir -- Naked mole rat -- Narwhal -- North Sulawesi babirusa -- Northern three-toed jerboa -- Ocean sunfish -- Orange oakleaf butterfly -- Pink fairy armadillo -- Portuguese man-of-war -- Pygmy seahorse -- Saiga antelope -- Saltwater crocodile -- Scottish red deer -- Shoebill -- Southern cassowary -- Sperm whale -- Spider monkey -- Spotted bat -- Spotted hyena -- Sriped skunk -- Sumatran rhino -- Sunda colugo -- Toad -- Treehopper -- Vampire squid -- West African giraffe -- White-faced saki monkey -- Wild boar.
Subject:
Animals > Juvenile literature.
Evolution (Biology) > Juvenile literature.
Genre:
Instructional and educational works.
Illustrated works.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.

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