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Why Do Okapis Look So Funny?: A Book About Rainforest Animals

Jack Beard, illustrated by Jayri Gomez

This nonfiction picture book examines the adaptations and behavior of rainforest animals. It asks why brown-throated three-toed sloths move slowly, why capybaras enjoy swimming, and why mountain gorillas live in groups. Other animals include Draco lizards, okapis, and scarlet macaws. The book connects questions about animals’ bodies and actions with facts about rainforest life.

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Book details

Themes
Animals · Nature · Science · Wildlife
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Flowerpot Press
Published
March 18, 2025
Pages
32
ISBN-13
9781486731374
Language
English
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