The G.O.A.T. Guide to Weird and Wonderful Creatures

Join Gus the G.O.A.T. (the greatest goat of all time) on a clip-clopping adventure through the animal kingdom in this delightfully fun and informative illustrated book!

Meet some of the wackiest, most mind-blowing animals who have ever lived, plus the scientists who have studied them. Includes zoologist profiles, descriptions of weird and wonderful creatures and their abilities, and illustrated explanations of the major animal classifications. Readers will discover what makes a mammal a mammal, the differences between reptiles and amphibians, why fish float, how birds fly, and more.

Plus, learn about the animals that break all the rules! Did you know that there are jellyfish which can live forever? That axolotls are salamanders that refuse to grow up? Or that some fish can survive outside of water for up to four years? Follow Gus the goat as he encounters a combination of classic, high-interest, and unique animals from all around the world!

This fact-filled text combines quirky illustrations with a variety of engaging design approaches, including comic strips and magazine-style layouts, to provide an insider’s point of view on the animal kingdom.