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Sto caricando le informazioni... What Makes a Monster?: Discovering the World's Scariest Creaturesdi Jess Keating
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"An informative introduction to nature's scariest creatures, exploring why some animals are considered 'monsters.'"-- Non sono state trovate descrizioni di biblioteche |
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Google Books — Sto caricando le informazioni... GeneriSistema Decimale Melvil (DDC)591.6Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Specific topics in natural history of animals Categories of animalsClassificazione LCVotoMedia:
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Animals listed include the honey badger, Portuguese man-of-war, horror frog, cordyceps fungus, prairie dog, assassin bug, goblin shark, and finally, humans. The final pages include funny but thoughtful sections on deciding what makes a monster - are the creatures listed in the book acting according to their natures? Are they truly monsters or are they just surviving the best they can? There is also a glossary.
While this book certainly will catch the attention of kids who enjoy "weird animal" factoids and creepy photographs, underneath the humorous exterior it encourages kids to think about why they're scared of, or dislike certain animals. Do we focus on saving cute animals more than those that are weird-looking?
Verdict: A fun and interesting look at weird creatures around the world as well as a good start for critical thinking about why we behave the way we do. Recommended.
ISBN: 9780553512304; Published 2017 by Alfred A. Knopf; Purchased for the library