Weird, Wild, and Rare: Extraordinary Animals of the United States

Kids will love discovering surprising animals that live in the United States in this fully illustrated book featuring tons of animals, from the strangest to the scariest, from the oddest to the strongest.

Divided into quirky categories like "Let's look at legs," "Concealed by camouflage," "Creepy creatures," and "Brilliant builders," the book also highlights animals that are vulnerable or endangered, such as the tiny Devil's Hole pupfish, the Carolina northern flying squirrel, and the manatee.

With tons of information and facts, this book will inspire a new generation of readers, teaching them the importance of conservation and protecting all of the amazing and weird animals that make the United States their habitat.

"A solid addition to the animal-fact genre." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Eakes shows a gift for choosing memorable facts." -- Booklist

"A truly outstanding, readable ¬resource for both young scientists and educators." -- School Library Journal

Author: Elizabeth Eakes
Publisher: Duopress
Published: 05/05/2026
Pages: 48
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.10w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781464236532
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 03/01/2026 pg. 86
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Booklist 03/01/2026
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2026