Thursday, April 21, 2016

The Friday 56 (58) The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts by Maja Säfström

The Friday 56 is a weekly meme hosted by Freda's Voice where every Friday you pick a book and turn to page 56 or 56%, and select a sentence or a few, as long as it's not a spoiler. For the full rules, visit the the page HERE

Synopsis from Goodreads...

An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Säfström.

Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? These and many more fascinating and surprising facts about the animal kingdom (Bees never sleep! Starfish don't have brains!) are illustrated with whimsical detail in this charming collection...

The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts"A Tarantula can survive for more than 2 years without food! They have retractable claws on their "feet"--just like cats!"--The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts by Maja Säfström




Comments: I never wanted to know that much about spiders because I don't like them. Still, it's an interesting fact...I guess. What are you reading this week? Or, are there any books coming out soon that you're really looking forward to reading? 

21 comments:

  1. This sounds like a great book for trivia buffs. I agree with you about spiders.
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  2. I, too, don't like spiders but would find the other animals interesting. Enjoy!

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  3. That sounds like an interesting book - my little brother especially would really enjoy it I think, will definitely have to check it out for him!
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    1. Definitely check it out, the book was really cute with great illustrations and fun animal facts. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend! :-)

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  4. Sounds fascinating. Too much to take in all at once, I expect. Here's my Friday Book

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  5. I want to read this. Sounds fascinating. Even about the tarantula, and I hate spiders. LOL

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    1. There were plenty of other interesting facts, and the section about tarantulas wasn't long. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend! :-)

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  7. Interesting and fun facts! Thanks for sharing...and here's mine: “THE OBSESSION”

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  8. Makes me like spiders even less... lol... I like how informative it is though! Happy weekend!

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    1. For a book about random animal facts, it did have a lot of information I didn't know about before. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend! :-)

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  9. I had no idea! Sounds like a fun book. I have a feeling I'd end up reading most of this one out loud to everyone around me!

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    1. That's exactly what I ended up doing, and before I knew it, I'd finished the book in one sitting. Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend! :-)

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  10. Who knew?!! My grandsons would love this book!! Happy reading!

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  11. Well....the tarantula will live long after man has left this planet...lol..not sure it's my kind of book but it does sound like my nephews would love it. Thanks for visiting my Friday meme

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  12. That is one of the most terrifying facts I've ever read, gives me chills. Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

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  13. This sounds like it could be a great book to have at a library. :)
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