100 Facts Mammals

100 Facts Mammals covers key topics about the interesting lives ofmammals with concise numbered facts. Each fact is accompanied bybeautiful illustrations and photographs, which add visual meaningto the information for kids. This fantastic book is one of ourbestselling animal books for children aged 7+. Essential topicscovered in 100 Facts Mammals: • Different habitats for mammals thatrun, swim and fly • Predators, prey and mammals that eat onlyplants • Motherly instincts, using tools and our closest animalrelative Examples of 'I don't believe it' fascinating facts: •Skunks sometimes feed on bees. They roll the bees on the ground toremove their stings before eating them. • Manatees are said to havebeen the origin of sailors' stories about mermaids. Short-sightedsailors may have mistaken these plump sea creatures for beautifulwomen. • The cusimanse is a clever kind of mongoose. When it comesacross prey that has a tough shell, the cusimanse throws the shellagainst a stone or tree to break it open and get at the tastyinsides. Activities to make learning accessible and interactiveinclude: • Quiz question: What is the layer of fat on a seal's bodycalled? • Make your own food chain by drawing animals in order ofwhich would be eaten and then connect them with string and hang itup • Ask an adult to measure how fast you can run in 10 seconds andcompare it to a cheetah's speed!