Why? animals : brilliant answers to baffling questions / Derek Harvey.
"Why are flamingos pink? What's in a camel's hump? How long does a tortoise live? This fact-packed book for young learners reveals answers to questions that kids have about all creatures big and small, and some they hadn't thought of! Organized on the basis of animal groups, this exhaustive book includes mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians, fish, and more. Each page asks a new question, and answers it with clear, simple text, alongside amazing pictures and engaging information to help kids understand all about animal life and behaviour. DK's Why? Animals is the ideal animal book to spark curiosity and amaze any child interested in the natural world."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780593969458
- ISBN: 0593969456
- ISBN: 9780241741788
- ISBN: 0241741785
- Physical Description: 144 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : DK, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "Previously titled Did you know? Animals."Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Mammals -- Birds -- Underwater -- Creepy-crawlies -- Reptiles and amphibians.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 06-09.Grades 01-04.
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- Subject:
- Animals > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature.
- Genre:
- Informational works.
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Available copies
- 15 of 24 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 24 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | J 590 HAR (Text) | 30229101439445 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bailey Public Library | J 590 Har (Text) | 37807000074033 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Barco Library | J 590 HAR (Text) | 39488201034560 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | J/590/Harvey (Text) | 72350000134049 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Columbus Library | J 590 HAR (Text) | 31250200096547 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Erwin Public Library | J 590 Har (Text) | 33631001564601 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Etowah Branch | J590 H (Text) | 33258035540187 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | J590 H (Text) | 33258035540188 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Hampton B. Allen Library | J 590 H (Text) | 18198050035973 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | J 590 Har (Text) | 33630005484360 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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