Presents a collection of Guinness world records featuring animals, from the world's oldest hamster and the most venomous snake to the tiniest service dog.

Discusses and gives examples of the size and weight of various animals and parts of animals.

"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all...

"Interesting facts about animals, for kids"--

Explores how animals of various shapes and sizes survive in their natural ecosystems, from warning predators to charging and hiding.

"Find yourself face-to-face with the world's most incredible creatures. See everything, from the hairs of a crab to the nose of a bat, closer than you've ever seen them before."-- Page 4 of cover.