The modern bestiary : a curated collection of wondrous wildlife / Joanna Bagniewska ; with illustrations by Jennifer N.R. Smith.

"A quirky collection of Earth's most compelling animals who give mythical creatures a run for their money"-- Bagniewska introduces readers to real wildlife that are even more unusual and remarkable than mythic creatures. Selected for abilities, anatomies, diets, defense mechanisms and behaviors that...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bagniewska, Joanna (Author)
Other Authors: Smith, Jennifer N. R. (Illustrator)
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, 2022.
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Physical Description:246 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Format: Book

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