Did You Know? Rhinos
Don't mess with the giant plant-eaters
$12.99
ISBN
9781760798123
| Format | Hardback |
|---|---|
| Page Extent | 24 |
| Book Size | 190 x 150mm |
| Imprint | Young Reed |
| Release Date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Subject Classification | Children's & young adult: general non-fiction / Nature, the natural world (Children's/YA) / Wildlife (Children's/YA) |
This attractive and fun book is packed with fascinating facts about the ever-popular
subject of Rhinos.
As fearsome giant vegetarians of Africa and Asia, but much more frequently encountered in zoos, Rhinos are a favourite animal of many people around the world.
Did you know? …
Each spread covers a different aspect of Rhino life, from ‘Special adaptations’ and ‘Family life’ to ‘Ancestors and relatives’ and ‘Skin care?’.
The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.
As fearsome giant vegetarians of Africa and Asia, but much more frequently encountered in zoos, Rhinos are a favourite animal of many people around the world.
Did you know? …
- In the word Rhinoceros, rhin means ‘nose’ and ceros means ‘horn’, so the name translates as ‘nose-horn’.
- Rhinos are often crepuscular, meaning that they are most active around sunrise and sunset in order to avoid the heat of the day.
- There are five species alive today, but fossils reveal that various other Rhinos, including Woolly Rhinos, once roamed the Earth.
Each spread covers a different aspect of Rhino life, from ‘Special adaptations’ and ‘Family life’ to ‘Ancestors and relatives’ and ‘Skin care?’.
The book contains bite-sized chunks of interesting information coupled with stunning photographs, which combine to make this an engaging and entertaining introduction to the subject that's bound to capture the imagination of any reader.
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