At the edge : curious creatures of planet Earth / David Elliott ; illustrated by Clover Robin.
"Poet David Elliott brings us to the edge of the animal world to explore the weirdest and rarest creatures on the planet. Why does the axolotl salamander always seem to be smiling? Is it true that the wild goat known as a markhor is excellent at parkour? What happens when the peacock spider's dance, complete with its rumble-rumps, doesn't please the object of its affection? Providing a peek at everything from scaly pangolins to duck-billed platypuses, from the lemur known as an aye-aye to the perpetually grumpy (and adorable) black rain frog, David Elliott's poetic vignettes deliver a witty and informative take on some of the world's oddest animals. Brought to life in striking illustrations by collage artist Clover Robin, this roundup of unique creatures will delight animal lovers of all stripes." -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 1536235253
- ISBN: 9781536235258
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: Somerville Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026.
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- Animals > Juvenile literature.
Animals > Juvenile poetry. - Genre:
- Poetry.
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| Mars Hill Library | J 808.819 ELL (Text) | 30229101447331 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
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| Bordeaux Library | CMB2035199 (Text) | CMB2035199 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | 811.54 ELLIOTT 2026 (Text) | 0112400313109 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Clemmons Branch | 811.54 ELLIOTT 2026 (Text) | 0112400313118 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | CMB2035199 (Text) | CMB2035200 | Technical Services | In process | - |
| East Asheville Library | j808.81936 ELL (Text) | 0020514152055 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
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| Harnett County Main Library | E 808.81936 Ell (Text) | 33630005539429 | Easy Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/18/2026 |
| Henderson Main Branch | J808.819 E (Text) | 33258010594246 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/10/2026 |
| Lenoir Library | J 808.81 El (Text) | 50669013542205 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Lewisville Branch | 811.54 ELLIOTT 2026 (Text) | 0112400313127 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/12/2026 |
| Lewisville Branch | 811.54 ELLIOTT 2026 (Text) | 0112524903761 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Marianna Black Library | J808.81936 E (Text) | 39493109115131 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Montgomery County Public Library | J 808.8 E (Text) | 38198000459303 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/19/2026 |
| Moore County Library | J 808.81 ELL (Text) | 48198001015920 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
| North Asheville Library | j808.81936 ELL (Text) | 0020514243235 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | In process | - |
| Oakley/South Asheville Library | j808.81936 ELL (Text) | 0020514152121 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/13/2026 |
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| Transylvania County Library | J 811.54 ELL (Text) | 38079300343613 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/03/2026 |
| Weaverville Library | j808.81936 ELL (Text) | 0020514152154 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/15/2026 |
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| Youngsville Branch | J/808.819/Elliott (Text) | 72350000135695 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
