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Astounding animal body facts

By Paul Mason

Meet animals with astonishing body parts—and uncover the secrets that help them survive.

fascinating · funny · informative · eye-opening

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is Astounding animal body facts about?

Explore the strangest and most astonishing bodies in the animal kingdom. Discover how a lungless salamander breathes through its skin, how a pistol shrimp uses a super-fast claw to stun prey, and why animals have remarkable teeth, eyes, ears, tails, feet and armour. From oceans and forests to deserts, this book explains how extraordinary body parts help animals survive, hunt and defend themselves. Lively facts, illustrations, a glossary and an index make each discovery easy to follow.

About the author

Paul Mason is a British author who loves writing exciting books for children. He has written stories about sports, animals, and adventures, including the popular 'Soccer Squad' series. Paul enjoys making reading fun and interesting, helping young readers discover new worlds and learn amazing facts through his books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2021

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