Why do elephants have big ears? : questions--and surprising answers--about animals / Steve Jenkins & Robin Page.
"Strange, exciting, and interesting facts explore the wonderful world of animals."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 0316456799
- ISBN: 9780316456791
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unnumbered pages) : color illustrations ; 26 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2023.
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Why do camels have a hump? -- Why do bats hang upside down? -- Why do aye-ayes have a long, thin middle finger? -- Why do zebras have stripes? -- Why do flamingos stand on one leg? -- Why do spotted skunks do handstands? -- Why do hippos swish their tail when they poop? -- Why do giraffes have a long neck? -- Why are sloths so slow? -- Why are naked mole rats naked? -- Why do giant squid have huge eyes? -- Why do chameleons have a long tongue? -- Why do male proboscis monkeys have a big nose? -- Why do red-eyed tree frogs have big red eyes? -- Why are polar bears white? -- Why do wombats have cube-shaped poop? -- Why do hatchetfsh have lights on their belly? -- Why do narwhals have a tusk? -- Why do African elephants have big ears?
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 4-8. Little, Brown and Company.
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Animals > Juvenile literature.
Animals > Miscellanea > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
- FAQs.
Illustrated works.
Trivia and miscellanea.
Available copies
- 59 of 61 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 3 of 4 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 61 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | J590 JEN (Text) | 36015000441713 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Richlands Branch Library | J590 JEN (Text) | 36015000441655 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | J590 JEN (Text) | 36015000441598 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Swansboro Branch Library | J590 JEN (Text) | 36015000441531 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/17/2026 |
