The Illustrated Compendium of Amazing Animal Facts, Hardcover/Maja Safstrom

A New York Times bestseller. An artfully playful collection of unexpected and remarkable facts about animals, illustrated by Swedish artist Maja Safstrom. Did you know that an octopus has three hearts? Or that ostriches can't walk backward? These and many more fascinating and surprising facts about the animal kingdom (Bees never sleepStarfish don't have brains ) are illustrated with whimsical detail in this charming collection.