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Table of Contents
About The Book
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.
Featuring animals like Komodo dragons, bombardier beetles, and capuchin monkeys, this fact-filled book explores the surprising, exciting, and sometimes hilarious ways that animals adapt.
About The Illustrator
Natasha Donovan is a Métis illustrator with a focus on comics and children’s illustration. She has illustrated several award-winning children’s books including The Sockeye Mother by Hetxw’ms Gyetxw (Brett D. Huson) and the graphic novel Surviving the City by Tasha Spillett. She has a degree in anthropology from the University of British Columbia and has worked in academic and magazine publishing. She currently lives in Bellingham, Washington. Visit her at NatashaDonovan.com.
Product Details
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers (July 9, 2024)
- Length: 48 pages
- ISBN13: 9781665918831
- Grades: 2 - 5
- Ages: 7 - 10
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Raves and Reviews
"Settel’s engaging writing makes complex concepts accessible and entertaining, while Donovan’s vibrant digital illustrations bring the gross and amazing facts to life. . . . With its unique blend of science, humor, and visual appeal, this is a must-read for anyone curious about the natural world."
– School Library Journal, 10/4/24
"Welcome to the wonderful world of animal slime, poop, gas, vomit, and gross parenting practices. . . . [Settel] shows a knack for slipping in facts as likely to intrigue as revolt . . . . Donovan tones down the gross in her brightly hued animal portraits enough to elicit more cooing than spewing. . . . A crowd-pleasing way to deliver some substantial (info) dumps."
– Kirkus Reviews, 5/1/24
"Donovan's digital art is brightly colored and does a good job depicting important points from the text, such as a giraffe's blue tongue (which acts as a sunscreen) wrapped around a branch. The gross-out factor is prominent throughout. . . . Appended with a glossary, this should intrigue borrowers and lead to further investigation."
– Booklist, 5/15/24
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- Book Cover Image (jpg): Fish Farts Hardcover 9781665918831
- Author Photo (jpg): Joanne Settel Photograph © Joanne Settel(0.1 MB)
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