Strange nature
Joyce Pope
Examines some of the wonders of nature, under such headings as "Strange Habitats," "Strange Families," and "Staying Alive."
Read Time: ~7.4 hr
The big, bad book of beasts
by Michael Largo (2013)
About this book
"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone"--
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe big, bad book of beasts Lead Character
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