Books with title Bizarre

As good form requires that an author mention in his preface the persons to whom he is chiefly indebted, I take this opportunity of stating that during the preparation of this book I became appreciably indebted to Dr. Warren S. Holder, my dentist, Mr. William Vroom, my tailor, Mr. M. Tesshow, my stationer and tobacconist, and Messrs. Acker, Merrall & Condit, my grocers. Although these gentlemen neither "corrected the proofs" of my book nor "saw it through the press," nor allowed me access to rare documents and family letters, nor treated me to intimate accounts of their fathers and great uncles as they knew them; though they did none of these customary things, nevertheless I became decidedly their debtor—and still am. Indeed, without their stimulus this book might never have been written.

Did you know that some birds swim and dive instead of fly? That Atlantic Puffins can fly up to 55 miles an hour? Or that tailorbirds sew their nests together using spider webs? Learn all about these birds and more in this Level 2 reader about the strangest birds all over the world, from the tiniest hummingbirds to the biggest ostriches, featuring full color photos on every page!

This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal o

Ripley's Believe It or Not!--authority on the strange and unusual--and Scholastic present another incredible collection of the world's weirdest, wackiest facts. Believe it!Everyone knows bugs are icky and creepy. But just wait till you hear all the amazing facts about bugs you DIDN'T know.Robert Ripley explored more than 190 countries seeking all things bizarre and extraordinary. In the process, he also stumbled upon hundreds of different exotic bugs. And this latest chapter book is packed with the creepiest of the crawlies!

A couple go for a walk in their local forest, go through a clump of dense vegetation and find themselves in a strange place with strange characters in it. But what is this place? And more importantly how do they get back to where they came from?The story begins: Arrien opened his eyes, yawned and stretched. Then he got out of his bed and walked to the window. ‘I hope it’s a sunny day’ he said to himself as he drew back the curtains. But alas what greeted him wasn’t sunny weather. Instead what he saw was cloud and drizzle. ‘Oh no’ he groaned and turned towards the chair where his clothes were neatly piled ready for the day. Arrien hated drizzly days. If it was going to be wet he preferred it to rain, at least then he knew where he stood. If it was raining then any activity that was planned for outside would have to wait. But with drizzle it was difficult to tell where one stood as there were different types of drizzle. One got things really wet, another got things wet but not so wet that any activity planned for outside had to be postponed. And you usually couldn’t tell which type was falling until you were out in it. It was a real nuisance. And what made matters even worse this particular day was the fact that he and his friend Mikelina had planned to go for a long walk in the nearby Ashwood Forest. Oh how he was looking forward to spending a day walking through drizzle. Of course he didn’t have to go, but as he didn’t get to see Mikelina that often, let alone spend a day with her, there was no way he was going to let some drizzle, of whatever type it happened to be, get in the way of his enjoyment. Oh no.

Insects have some pretty odd shapes. Even common ones are strange--a fly is like a huge pair of eye clusters on wings. A butterfly is a slender bug trapped between two gigantic sails. A firefly is a creature with a chemistry set tacked on behind. Many insects are even stranger. Some wear long streamers of wax, faces like alligators, or fancy polka dots. In text and spectacular photographs, meet some of these unusual insects and find out why they have such flashy colors, curious shapes, and peculiar life cycles. Discover how these adaptations help insects fend off enemies, feed themselves, or survive in a harsh environment. Here is an intriguing introduction to the bizarre world of insects.

Limited time launch discount - grab your copy before price increases!All July proceeds from this book will be donated to the WWF to help our animal friends. In the 'Remarkable Animals Series' you'll discover the craziest collection of animals possessing some very unique qualities.Animals with titanic turds, bizarre beasts, colossal butts, the smelliest and fartiest creatures on the earth - you will find them here. Hilarious and fascinating at the same time -these are not your usual animal books!Scroll up and click buy now to discover bizarre beasts!

This new series is designed with the beginner in mind. Featuring the original art of celebrated naturalist Roger Tory Peterson; incorporating the Peterson Identification System, the most effective method for bird identification; and using a straightforward design. This series makes field guides accessible and appealing to children. Roger Tory Peterson was the inventor of the modern field guide. Known as the father of modern bird watching, he has been called "the greatest conservationist who ever walked this planet" (ornithologist Chandler S. Robbins). More than anyone else in the twentieth century, his work as an artist, photographer, writer, editor, educator, and conservationist has increased environmental awareness and helped millions to understand and enjoy the natural world. For his work, Dr. Peterson received every major award in the field of conservation; twenty-three honorary degrees from major universities; and the United States' highest civilian award, the Presidential Medal o