At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth

At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth - Hardcover

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At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth - Hardcover

At the Edge: Curious Creatures of Planet Earth - Hardcover

by David Elliott
$19.99
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Book Overview

"A lively and inventive collection celebrating unusual animals from across the globe" --School Library Journal (starred review)

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.
ISBN9781536235258
Author David Elliott
PublisherCandlewick Press (MA)
GenreChildren, Literature, and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages40
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times best-selling And Here's to You!, illustrated by Randy Cecil. His animal poetry titles include On the Farm, In the Wild, and In the Sea, all illustrated by Holly Meade; and more recently At the Poles, illustrated by Ellen Rooney, and In the Desert, illustrated by Gordy Wright, both of which showcase animals at the extremes. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

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