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Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of animals! "Amazing Animal Trivia for Curious Kids" is a fruitful and engaging trivia book designed especially for curious kids who love learning about the fascinating creatures that inhabit our planet. From the towering giants of the savanna to the tiniest insects in our gardens, this book is packed with fun facts, and exciting quizzes that will spark your child's imagination and deepen their appreciation for the animal kingdom.

The mountain habitat provides shelter and water for cunning predators, and the wolf and the golden eagle thrive there. The wolf can travel 50 miles a day to find prey. The striking force of a golden eagle’s talons can be compared to that of a bullet. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don’t be fooled by their adorable appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly. Get ready to discover some of the world’s cutest killers.

The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion’s strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

Hippos are one of the largest land mammals in the world! These big vegetarians prefer to spend their time in the water. Listeners will enjoy learning all they can about hippos.

The dark floor and muddy rivers of the rain forest are perfect for hunting, and the jaguar and crocodile both stalk their prey with ease. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Does the jaguar's speed give it an edge? Or does the crocodile's strength make it superior? Compare and contrast each animal’s features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don’t try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world’s cuddliest killers.

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. The animals in this book are far from drab and dull.

Unlock the mystery of life on planet Earth . . . with a talking bacterium! Bertie the Bacteria takes listeners on a joke-fueled journey, revealing how small organisms became some of Earth’s largest creatures, including the epically humongous blue whale. With laugh-out-loud text science lovers and comic book fans alike will delight in exploring the history of our precious blue planet.

Hi, there! I'm an emperor penguin. I might be the largest penguin on Earth, but I started life much smaller, just like you! Learn more about my life cycle and how I went from an egg to the king of Antarctica.

Blue scales. Pink wings. Purple feathers. The animals in this book are far from boring.

When a group of elephants live together, it's called a herd. Learn about life in a herd of elephants why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps elephants stay safe, find food, and raise their young.

When a group of whales live together, it's called a pod. Learn about life inside a pod of whales and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps whales hunt for food, communicate with one another, and raise their young.

When a group of lions live together, it's called a pride. Learn about life in a pride of lions and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps lions hunt food, mark their territory, and raise their young.

When a group of bees lives together, it's called a colony. Learn about life in a colony of bees and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps bees stay safe, find food, and mate.

When a group of meerkats live together, it's called a mob. Learn about life inside a mob of meerkats and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps meerkats raise their young, stay safe, and find food.

Spend a day and night in the forest! Learn about this wooded habitat through the fascinating animals that call it home. Leap from tree to tree with a squirrel searching for breakfast. Pounce with a fox on the forest floor. Soar with a red-tailed hawk as the sun sets.

Seals sit on chunks of floating ice. They're ready to dive into the freezing Arctic water at any moment. Learn more about what predators they watch out for and how they protect their young. Learn how seals find food, stay warm, and more.

Snowy owls call the bitterly cold Arctic their home. Learn how they live in this harsh environment. Snowy Owls Are Awesome tells listeners how these birds find their prey, what dangers they have to watch out for, and more.

What's that springing into the air? An Arctic fox! He lands, breaking through the snow. He has caught his lunch. Learn more about Arctic foxes and how they survive in the frigid tundra. Follow them as they search for prey beneath the snow and ice. Find out how fox pups stay safe from roaming predators.