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Fish Farts: And Other Amazing Ways Animals Adapt

ISBN

9781665918831

Publisher & Publication Year

Atheneum BYR, 2024

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Author

Joanne Settel

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Illustrator

Natasha Donovan (Metis Nation of British Columbia)

Synopsis

Summary

Animals survive and thrive in astounding ways: they trick, trap, and fry predators; feed on other animals’ poop and skin; and use electric zaps, slime, and other unexpected methods to communicate. This book explores these and many other unusual ways animals adapt to their surroundings.

Notable Achievements

Reviews

Kirkus: "A crowd-pleasing way to deliver some substantial (info) dumps."

School Library Journal: "With its unique blend of science, humor, and visual appeal, this is a must-read for anyone curious about the natural world."

Booklist: "Donovan's digital art is brightly colored and does a good job depicting important points from the text... This [book] should intrigue borrowers and lead to further investigation."

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