Peculiar Primates: Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures by Debra K. Shumaker

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From flossing and howling, to spinning heads and thumping chests, this humorous, STEM-based follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the fascinating behaviors of different primates and is the perfect read for animal-loving kids.

FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description

From flossing and howling, to building nests and thumping chests, this delightful follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the amazing things primates do. All primates climb and breathe in air. They have big brains and hands and hair. But. . . some live alone, some live in groups. One primate has a nose that droops. Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific and child-friendly underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviors, this bizarre book captures the wonders of our ecosystem.

Author Biography

Debra Kempf Shumaker loves weird and fascinating facts. When she isn't reading or writing, Debra enjoys watching Jeopardy or hanging outside with her favorite primates-her husband and three sons. She writes from her home in northern Virginia. Claire Powell is a bestselling children's book illustrator working in London, UK. She started out designing for big-hitting television brands before an impromptu visit to a children's book exhibition led her down the path of illustration. A hugely versatile artist, Claire has a talent for creating characters that are brimming with emotion and personality. Visit Claire online at www.claire-powell.com

Review

"Great for a participatory story time or children on their own, this book belongs in every library."--School Library Journal"The minimal text...will pull in reluctant readers and also make for a good read-aloud for the very young. The colorful artwork uses a winning combination of accurate details, sly humor, and expressive, comical facial expressions." --Kirkus Reviews

Long Description

From flossing and howling, to building nests and thumping chests, this delightful follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the amazing things primates do. All primates climb and breathe in air. They have big brains and hands and hair. But. . . some live alone, some live in groups. One primate has a nose that droops. Peculiar Primates is an adorable picture book with a scientific and child-friendly underpinning. With examples of different primates for each description, as well as extensive backmatter explaining the fascinating science behind their behaviors, this bizarre book captures the wonders of our ecosystem.

Review Quote

"The minimal text...will pull in reluctant readers and also make for a good read-aloud for the very young. The colorful artwork uses a winning combination of accurate details, sly humor, and expressive, comical facial expressions." -- Kirkus Reviews

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From flossing and howling, to spinning heads and thumping chests, this humorous, STEM-based follow up to Freaky, Funky Fish explores the fascinating behaviors of different primates and is the perfect read for animal-loving kids.

Details ISBN0762478209 Short Title Peculiar Primates Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Claire Powell ISBN-10 0762478209 ISBN-13 9780762478200 Format Hardcover DEWEY 599.8 Pages 32 Audience Age 4-8 Publisher Running Press,U.S. Place of Publication Philadelphia Country of Publication United States Author Claire Powell Subtitle Fun Facts About These Curious Creatures Publication Date 2022-10-13 Imprint Running Press Kids US Release Date 2022-10-13 UK Release Date 2022-10-13 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2022-12-26 AU Release Date 2022-12-26 We've got this

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