Totally Wacky Facts About Land Animals (Mind Benders) - Hardcover

Did you know that vultures pee on their legs to keep cool? Ever wondered how much a newborn hippo weighs? Curious to know how many mosquitoes a bat eats in one hour? Wacky, wild facts and a bright, bold design will keep struggling and reluctant readers wanting more!

Cari Meister has written more than a hundred books for children, including the "Tiny" series (Penguin) and the "Meet the Monsters" series (Stone Arch Books). She has received many awards for her books. Most recently, "Airplane Adventure" (Stone Arch Books), was named to "Parents" magazine Best Books for 2010. Cari has been fascinated by the night sky ever since she can remember. Her love of space and stars led her to Space Camp when she was growing up. Today, Cari lives in the mountains of Colorado, with her husband, four boys, two horses and one dog.