<p> Praise for <i>Weird Insects</i>: </p><p> <i>"A gallery of brilliantly clear, color photos gives intimate, close-up looks at just 59 of the millions of insects crawling, flying, scurrying, and burrowing on our planet, but Worek's choices open up a visual treasure house of the class Insecta. From metallic armored beetles to lacy-winged flies to spiny caterpillars, the pictures glow on the crisp white pages... This is not a book for in-depth research, but for the curious of mind and those with an understanding of biological diversity and evolutionary differentiation, it's a visual feast and -- oh my -- those pictures!"</i></br> -- School Library Journal </p><p> Some birds look bizarre. Some behave that way. In almost all cases, their appearance has an important function -- in evolution or every day. This colorful book exposes more than 50 strange birds, preening, stretching, and showing their strange bodily adaptations. </p><p> <i>Weird Birds</i> features: <ul> <li> Beautiful photographs that show the birds in sharp, clear detail </li> <li> Informative captions that provide fascinating details about the lives of these intriguing creatures. </li> </ul></p><p> Available in hardcover and paperback, the book will appeal to middle school students exploring topic ideas, younger students interested in wildlife and advanced readers who enjoy picture books. </p>