Laura Lyn Disiena

Hippos Can't Swim: and Other Fun Facts Laura Lyn Disiena

Marc Notes: A book of fun facts about animals of all sizes, shapes, and species!--; Provided by publisher.;4-8.; K to grade 3. Publisher Marketing: Did you know that hippos can't swim? This hilarious book is full of fun facts about all sorts of animals, from sleepy ants to jellyfish that glow! "Did you know that a zebra's stripes are as unique as a human's fingerprints?""How about that ants take about 250 naps per day?""Or that some jellyfish can glow--and that's called bioluminescence?" Colorful, humorous illustrations accompany tons of cool facts about animals of all shapes, sizes, speeds, and species in this lively book that makes nonfiction fun! Review Citations: Publishers Weekly 12/16/2013 (EAN 9781442493247, Paperback) Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014 pg. 90 (EAN 9781442493247, Paperback) Booklist 04/15/2014 pg. 45 (EAN 9781442493247, Paperback) School Library Journal 05/23/2014 pg. 147 (EAN 9781442493247, Paperback) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 158 (EAN 9781442493247, Paperback) Publishers Weekly 12/16/2013 pg. 58 (EAN 9781442493520, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014 (EAN 9781442493520, Hardcover) School Library Journal 05/01/2014 pg. 147 (EAN 9781442493520, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 pg. 158 (EAN 9781442493520, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  DiSiena, Laura Lyn Laura Lyn DiSiena is an art director who loves to write, design, and make crafty things. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her artsy husband and two naughty cats. You can visit them online at OhWellHello.com. Contributor Bio:  Eliot, Hannah Hannah Eliot is a children's book editor who lives in Manhattan, New York. Her favorite activities include editing (of course), writing, painting, and doodling all over every piece of notebook paper she uses. Contributor Bio:  Oswald, Pete As a seasoned professional in the animation industry, Pete Oswald's credits include traditional animation, CG, and stop motion. Pete's work as an illustrator and designer includes "Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends", "Madagascar 2", "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs", "ParaNorman", and "Hotel Transylvania". His short film, "The Story of Walls" (2009), earned him an Annie Award nomination. Pete and his family live in Santa Monica, California.