Chickens Don't Fly: and Other Fun Facts

Marc Notes: A book of fun facts about animals of all sizes, shapes, and species!--; Provided by publisher.;4-8.; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: Did you know that chickens don't fly? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from barnyard birds to deep-sea sharks! "Did you know that a dwarf lanternshark is only 8 inches long?""How about that some salamanders breathe through their skin?""Or that elephants have a great sense of smell--and can detect water that's twelve miles away?" Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun! Review Citations: School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 147 (EAN 9781442493261, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 158 (EAN 9781442493261, Paperback) Booklist 05/01/2014 pg. 90 (EAN 9781442493537, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 147 (EAN 9781442493537, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 158 (EAN 9781442493537, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  DiSiena, Laura Lyn Laura Lyn DiSiena is an art director who loves to write, design, and make crafty things. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her artsy husband and two naughty cats. You can visit them online at OhWellHello.com. Contributor Bio:  Eliot, Hannah Hannah Eliot is a children's book editor who lives in Manhattan, New York. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, painting, and doodling all over every piece of notebook paper she uses. Contributor Bio:  Oswald, Pete As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald's credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete's work as an illustrator and designer includes "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends", "Madagascar 2", "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", "ParaNorman", and "Hotel Transylvania". His short film, "The Story of Walls" (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.