Books in Amazing Creature series

If most species of octopus are quite scary, consider this one an exception. The Flapjack Octopus is far from being scary – it’s harmless and it’s cute. The Flapjack Octopus is a species of octopus that’s also called Flapjack Devilfish. However, it only looks similar to a devilfish, but it is not related to it. Because of its flat appearance, it’s referred to as Flapjack or Pancake Devilfish. Being flat also makes it the most compressed (or flat) species of cephalopod (octopuses and squids are members of this group or class). The body of a Flapjack Octopus is gelatin-like, so it’s soft and gooey. The shades of their body can be anywhere from transparent to dark red – so there’s a pinkish shade there somewhere, too. As with all octopuses, the Flapjack Octopus also has eight legs (octo actually means eight). Their legs are joined together by a thin flesh, so their legs are webbed. Having webbed legs also makes the octopus seem like an open umbrella when it’s moving. Excited to learn more about the Flapjack Octopus? Get a copy of this book and discover more amazing information about this animal.

Do you love dogs? Have you heard of the Bergamasco Shepherd dog breed? Watch out, dog lovers – meet the Bergamasco Shepherd! It’s a breed of dog that originated in the Italian Alps, near Bergamo, to be exact, which is where its name comes from. The Bergamasco Shepherd is a herding dog. This means that it can replace a human to take care of a herd of sheep or cattle. With this dog around, all the animals in a herd will be controlled and guided, and protected as well. It’s quite easy to recognize this breed of dog. It has long, thick hair and its fur is quite matted – there are strands of hair that are weaved together. Excited to learn more about the Bergamasco Shepherd? Get a copy of this book and learn amazing facts about this animal!

Prepare to meet an interesting animal that’s not only unique looking but beautiful as well. It’s the Thorn Bug! True to its name, the Thorn bug is a bug that somewhat looks like a thorn. Thorns are those prickly things that you see on some plants and flowers. Roses, for example, have a lot of thorns. Speaking of rose thorns, Thorn Bugs are shaped a lot like those thorns. Thorn Bugs only measure about 0.39 inch – that’s less than half an inch, so they’re really small. As for their color, we can say that Thorn Bugs are very colorful insects. Their colors can have some variations, but they’re mostly colored green or yellow. They also have lines and marks on their bodies that are usually in the colors of red and brown. Since they live in the wild, their colors work to protect them from harm. They can blend in with their environment to avoid being eaten by other animals. Excited to learn more about the Thorn Bugs? Have a copy of this book and learn more fascinating trivia about this amazing animal.

What is a Spider Tortoise? Is it a species of a spider or of a tortoise? Don’t let its name confuse you – the Spider Tortoise is not related to spiders. It’s a tortoise, a close relative of turtles (they look very much alike). It’s called the Spider Tortoise because it has a pattern on its shell that looks like spider webs. Typically, they have designs of yellow lines radiating out from the center. Since the main background of their shells is dark brown or black, the spider web pattern really stands out. As with other tortoises (and turtles, too) they have shells on their undersides (their belly part). This part of the Spider Tortoise is colored yellow. Spider Tortoises have tails, too. Note, however, that the tails of the males are longer and thicker than the tails of females. Also, the tails of males have harder tips than those of the females. Excited to learn more about the Spider Tortoise? Have a copy of this book and learn more fascinating trivia about this amazing animal.

Have you heard of an animal called the Hispaniolan Solenodon? Isn’t a long name for an animal? The Hispaniolan Solenodon is also called the Dominican Solenodon. It’s a species of solenodon which looks very similar to shrews, but although both solenodons and shrews look like rats, they are not related to rats at all because they are not rodents. Since this species of animal is only found on the island of Hispaniola, it’s been named the Hispaniolan Solenodon. An adult Hispaniolan Solenodon measures about 19 to 28 inches – but this measurement includes its tail. Like rats, they also have long tails, which can measure about eight to ten inches. Their bodies are therefore almost as long as their tails. A fully grown adult Hispaniolan Solenodon can be quite heavy. It can weigh about two pounds – an adult person can easily carry it, but a child will have some trouble carrying such weight. Excited to learn more about the Hispaniolan Solenodon? Get a copy of this book and discover more amazing information about this animal.

This series delivers key science curriculum requirements such as adaptation, behaviour, feeding, habitats, lifecycles and migration via interesting and unusual plants and animals. Each book features the plants and animals that best highlight the way nature has adapted to survive in these different areas. Learn about how animals adapt to survive, defend themselves through displays, and how they escape being hunted.

What is the only bird that hibernates? How cold can a hibernating mammal become? What is estivation? In colder countries, winters can be very harsh and food is difficult to find. Many animals survive by sleeping until better weather returns. Hidden Hibernators looks at the variety of ways hibernators prepare for hibernation and how a hibernating animal’s body changes as it sleeps. The book also examines how some animals in hot countries hide away and sleep in summer to avoid drying out.

Do you know what an Issus Leafhopper is? A Leafhopper is a common insect that can be found all over the world. It measures only about 0.22 to 0.28 inches, which is the typical size of bugs (bugs are insects, too). As for its color, it can vary from light brown to light green to light black. The Issus Leafhopper has a unique ability when jumping. Yes, it’s a hopping insect, as you can already tell by its name. But then, it possesses a gear-like part on its body when it is young that makes the process of jumping really fast and really accurate, as well. Excited to learn more about the Issus Leafhopper? Have a copy of this book and learn more fascinating trivia about this amazing animal.

Most kids are familiar with the seahorse, but a lot are not aware that there is a species of seahorse known as Pygmy Seahorse. The Pygmy Seahorse is really small (pygmy means small or tiny) – in fact, it’s one of the smallest types of seahorses. It measures only about an inch in height. As for their color, this can vary among the different species of Pygmy Seahorses. The most common colors come in the shades of gray and purple, with either pink or red tubercles. Tubercles are small tube-like bumps on the bodies of Pygmy Seahorses. There are also Pygmy Seahorses that are colored yellow. This species usually comes with orange tubercles. This species of seahorse can change their colors to blend in with their environment. That’s the reason they can have different shades and colors. Excited to learn more about the Pygmy Seahorse? Get a copy of this book and discover more amazing information about this animal.

What is symbiosis? Why do termites keep fungus gardens? Why do bumblebees feed from snapdragon flowers? Living together is usually safer than living alone. Perfect Partners looks at how different species come together and take what they need from each other, often forming partnerships for life. Some animals are partners with algae that make food for them. Other animals have bacteria living inside them to help digest their food. Many plants need animal partners for pollination and to spread their seeds.