or cuddly, but they are cool.
Mole rats live in complex
burrows underground. They
dig them out using their front
teeth! Surprisingly, these
wrinkly rodents are not
completely hairless (despite
their name) - they have
sensory whiskers on their nose
and tail."
Up to 300 live in a colony together! As well as that short informative description, the author also includes a data box that provides name, lives, eats, size. Each page has a title ... this one is HOLY MOLY!
This is just the kind of book that kids love. It's table of contents lists five different sections: Furry Freaks, Creepy Critters, See-Through Stunners, Funny Faces, and Dragon-Tastic. They are sue to be hooked from the beginning. There are 7-9 entries in each section. Each is described as being part of a group of the 'world's weirdest animals'. Indeed!
Each page has the same design; there is a wild fact accompanied by a small photo, the data box, a catchy title and said short paragraph. The background provides a close-up photo of the animal being described. They are definitely little-known creatures and are sure to elicit attention and perhaps the occasional ahhh or ewww!
Young readers love learning about strange and wonderful creatures. Their interest and the knowledge they gain from reading about them will lead them to care about nature's wonders, and to want to know ways to protect them, thus ensuring their existence for the future.
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