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Cusick, Dawn

Cool Animal Names: Porcupinefish, Zebra Eels, Leopard Geckos, Owl Monkeys, Giraffe Beettles, & 251 Other Bizarre Creatures

80 pp. | Charlesbridge/Imagine | September, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-936140-39-8 $14.95

(3) 4-6 Cusick introduces over two hundred fifty animals with unusual names; they're grouped according to nomenclature rather than species (for example, readers will find leopard frogs with leopard sharks and leopard moths). Clear photographs accompany brief descriptions of habitats, behavior, and/or unique characteristics. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of familiar and unfamiliar animals and will return for multiple browsing experiences. Ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale