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Author: Joanna Bagniewska
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Imprint: Smithsonian Books
Dimensions:
Width: 14.20cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 22.10cm
Weight: 0.414kg
ISBN: 9781588347305
ISBN 10: 1588347303
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 27 September 2022
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review. Zoologist Bagniewska debuts with a brilliant tour of the animal kingdom's oddities. ... Bagniewska offers concise and witty descriptions of 100 critters. There are roundworms who 'force ants into impersonating fruit,' a tarantula that 'keeps frogs as pets,' jellyfish that defy death, peacock mantis shrimp with eyes that are 'among the most complex in the animal kingdom,' foxes with ears so big they make up a third of their height, and butterflies that are 'able to make crocodiles cry, only to drink their tears.' Bagniewska admirably moves beyond trivia and delivers insights into ecology and evolution. ...Nature lovers will be eager to see what Bagniewska does next. BOOKLIST The entries are quite funny and engaging, and readers will be fascinated by interesting features or ecological characteristics. ...Overall, the intriguing accounts of these 'beasts,' many of which are uncommon species, are worth the price of admission. ...The playful tone and fascinating facts smack of Mary Roach, and younger readers will appreciate both.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Starred Review. Zoologist Bagniewska debuts with a brilliant tour of the animal kingdom's oddities. [...] Bagniewska offers concise and witty descriptions of 100 critters. There are roundworms who 'force ants into impersonating fruit,' a tarantula that 'keeps frogs as pets,' jellyfish that defy death, peacock mantis shrimp with eyes that are 'among the most complex in the animal kingdom,' foxes with ears so big they make up a third of their height, and butterflies that are 'able to make crocodiles cry, only to drink their tears.' Bagniewska admirably moves beyond trivia and delivers insights into ecology and evolution [...] Nature lovers will be eager to see what Bagniewska does next.
Author Information
JOANNA BAGNIEWSKA, a PhD in zoology from the University of Oxford, is a zoologist and science communicator, working as senior lecturer in Environmental Sciences at Brunel University London and a public engagement officer at the University of Oxford. She has studied a range of species, including wombats, mole-rats, jackals, and mink. Her academic interests include conservation biology, behavioral ecology, and the intersection of technology and zoology. She has collaborated with the Discovery Channel, won science communication competitions, and performed science stand-up comedy. JENNIFER N. R. SMITH is an award-winning illustrator, visual artist, and director of WonderTheory Studio. In 2020, she completed her training in Medical Illustration with the Medical Artists Education Trust, receiving a distinction for her work, and became a fully certified member of the Medical Artist's Association.
