Description:
Have you ever wondered WHY desert animals do the things they do?
Learn fun facts about some of your favorite animals including rattlesnakes, fennec foxes, lizards, coyotes, tortoises, and camels in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.
Featured animal questions:- Why do rattlesnakes rattle? - Why do fennec foxes have big ears? - Why do lizards feel cold to the touch? - Why do coyotes howl at night? - Why do tortoises have shells? - Why do camels have such long eyelashes? About the Why Do series: Introduce early learners to nonfiction with this layered series full of fun and learning. Each book explores a STEM topic by answering questions kids want to know! The whimsical pages of these books feature the why do questions and silly answers and illustrations before revealing the true answers. Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun. Plus additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages to enhance the readers knowledge of each animal!
Brief description:
Jack Beard has had a lifelong love of children's books. His earliest memories are of reading with his mom and dad cuddled up by a fire. He grew up in the Pacific Northwest and has a slew of outdoor hobbies including skiing, hiking, kayaking, spending long days on the beach, and telling stories to his friends around a campfire. His best friends are his two dogs, Georgie and Bear.
Review Quotes:
"Perfect for curious kids... In Why Do Camels Have Such Long Eyelashes?, readers meet a variety of desert animals, including camels, lizards, and fennec foxes. Colorful illustrations show the desert-dwellers in their natural habitat, labeling common environmental and animal features, and kids will get a kick out of the accompanying comical scenarios (e.g., a camel applying mascara to those long lashes)."
--Booklist