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Loading... A Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays: The Wacky Ways We Name Animal Groups (2010)by Diane Swanson
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A madcap menagerie of animal group names. They say that birds of a feather flock together. But who knew that bears in a group are called a sleuth? Eagle-eyed author Diane Swanson knew. In a book that's both funny and fascinating, Swanson explores 11 animals and the collective nouns that describe them. Many terms are a perfect fit. A leap of leopards certainly evokes images of these acrobatic cats. And you can't help but look up to a tower of giraffes. But would you have guessed that many pheasants make up a bouquet? Other animal groupings include: An army of caterpillars A pride of lions A bed of clams A raft of ducks A gang of elk Each playful profile reveals a term's origins and describes the behavior and characteristics of the animal. Meanwhile, delightful illustrations capture the literal connection to each intriguing name. A Crash of Rhinos, A Party of Jays is sure to intrigue young animal enthusiasts and budding language lovers alike. No library descriptions found. |
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Google Books — Loading... GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)591.56Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Specific topics in natural history of animals Habits and behavior Philoprogenitiveness; BreedingLC ClassificationRatingAverage: No ratings.Is this you?Become a LibraryThing Author. |