Like No Other
Earth’s Coolest One-of-a-Kind Creatures
$33.72
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
23 July 2024
Summary
This fascinating look at thirteen unusual animals, many of them rare or endangered, introduces the remarkable world of monotypic animals—those without any close relatives.
One-of-a-kind animals can be as familiar as the platypus or as unfamiliar as the purple frog. These fascinating and mysterious species belong to an exclusive club of living things—those with no close living relatives, making them monotypic species. Meet more than a dozen of these creatures (including humans!), learn…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781662670077 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1662670079 |
| Author: | Sneed B. Collard, III, Christopher Silas Neal, Sneed B. Collard |
| Publisher: | Astra Publishing House |
| Imprint: | Astra Publishing House |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 23 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 482g |
| Dimensions: | 287mm x 251mm x 8mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Every animal may be unique, but some species are truly one-of-a-kind. A baker’s dozen of very different creatures star in this visually impressive and informative book… (with) large, stunningly detailed, close-up color illustration(s)… (and) excellent backmatter. A striking book that celebrates the astonishing diversity of the animal world.“—Kirkus Reviews“Neal’s digitally enhanced mixed-media illustrations provide clear depictions of each animal in its natural habitat…His naturalistic style will help readers identify salient features mentioned in the text…while background details convey additional information…Generous back matter and activities round out what will be a browser’s delight.” —Booklist
About The Author
Sneed B. Collard, III
Sneed B. Collard III is the author of more than eighty-five books for children. His work has received the Eureka! Nonfiction Silver Medal, the High Plains Books Award, made the Junior Library Guild Selection list, and received many starred reviews from Booklist, School Library Journal, and others.
Christopher Silas Neal is an award-winning author and illustrator of picture books. Neal’s author debut Everyone was praised by Publishers Weekly as “simple, honest, lyrical.” His board books Animal Colors and Animal Shapes received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus. He speaks about his books, the art-making process, and his career at schools, conferences, libraries, and book festivals across the country. Neal lives with his wife and two boys in Brooklyn, NY.
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