Contains photographs and facts about eight reptiles that look strange or do strange things, including the flying gecko which has flaps that work like a parachute, and the hognose snake which play dead to fool enemies.
Provides young readers with facts about several strange mammals, such as goats that faint, moles with star-shaped noses, anteaters with tongues as long as a human arms, and more.
Contains photographs and facts about eight birds that look strange or do strange things, including the kiwi, a bird with nostrils on its beak, and the burrowing owl, which can turn its head all the way around to its back.
Contains photographs and facts about eight sea creatures that look strange or do strange things, including the porcupine fish which can puff up like a balloon, and the flounder which has two eyes on one side of its head.
Contains photographs and facts about eight spiders that look strange or do strange things, including the goldenrod crab spider which can change colors to match white or yellow flowers, and the raft spider which can walk on water.
Contains photographs and facts about eight insects that look strange or do strange things, including army ants which link their legs together to build bridges, and the giant walking stick which can grow to be over twenty inches long.