Snakes and lizards come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some use colours to camouflage themselves from predators or prey, others use colours and patterns for warning others that they are deadly, venomous killers. From spitting cobras to flying snakes and lizards, discover some of the world's strangest reptiles and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.


Birds

by Clare Hibbert

Published 1 January 2012
Full of weird and wonderful facts about animals that will facinate children over a broad age range.

This title guides the young pet owner through the essential facts of owning a fish, from preparing for its arrival to caring for it throughout its life. It begins with what to look for when you choose a fish, and also makes the reader well aware of the responsibilities that come with pet ownership. The book looks at what you need to buy to be able to look after your fish properly, how to feed it, clean its tank and care for it for its whole life. At the back of the book there is a list of fascinating facts about fish.

Snakes and Lizards

by Clare Hibbert

Published 1 January 2012
Full of weird and wonderful facts about animals that will facinate children over a broad age range.

Beetles

by Clare Hibbert

Published 1 January 2012
Full of weird and wonderful facts about animals that will facinate children over a broad age range.

Butterflies and Moths

by Clare Hibbert

Published 1 January 2012
Full of weird and wonderful facts about animals that will facinate children over a broad age range.

Spiders

by Clare Hibbert

Published 1 January 2012
Full of weird and wonderful facts about animals that will facinate children over a broad age range.

Really Weird Animals: Fish

by Clare Hibbert

Published 23 April 2015

Fish come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some use colours and patterns to camouflage themselves from predators or prey, or to attract a mate. Others lurk in the dark ocean depths and use bioluminescence to lure their prey. From strangely-shaped bat-fish to useful cleaner wrasse fish and the huge sunfish, discover some of the world's strangest fish and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.


Really Weird Animals: Birds

by Clare Hibbert

Published 26 February 2015

Birds come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours and live in varying habitats around the world...but why? Some birds use colours to camouflage themselves from predators or prey, others use their bright plumage for attracting mates, some have amazing-sounding calls, some can swim and some can even run faster than a car! Discover the world's strangest birds and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.


Spiders come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some camouflage themselves from predators or prey by disguising themselves ad flowers and even bird poo! Other spiders can walk on water and some can even dive below the surface. From spitting spiders and giant goliath bird-eating spiders to spiders that can run as fast as a person, plus all the amazing variety of webs they spin, discover some of the world's strangest arachnids and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.


Butterflies and moths come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some use colours and eye spots to camouflage themselves from predators or prey. Others have weird antennae and one moth can even squirt acid from its head. From strangely-shaped caterpillars to useful silk moths and the amazing see-through glasswing butterfly, discover some of the world's strangest insects and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.


Really Weird Animals: Beetles

by Clare Hibbert

Published 26 February 2015

Beetles come in all kinds of shapes, sizes and colours...but why? Some beetles use colours to camouflage themselves from predators or prey, others use colours and patterns for attracting mates or luring prey and some beetles are built for fighting, with pincers and spikes. Discover some of the world's strangest beetles and learn all about why they are so weird!

Really Weird Animals, six books that take a close up look at some of the oddest animals on Earth. For children aged 7+.