Possums Are Not Cute! : And Other Myths about Nature's Most Misunderstood Critter by Ally Burguieres (2022, Hardcover)

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Possums Are Not Cute! : And Other Myths About Nature's Most Misunderstood Critter, Hardcover by Burguieres, Ally, ISBN 1683692993, ISBN-13 9781683692997, Brand New, Free shipping in the US "An exploration of opossums, including a guide to opossum anatomy, facts that contradict common myths about opossums, and anecdotes from the author's experience rehabilitating wild opossums"--

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PublisherQuirk Books
ISBN-101683692993
ISBN-139781683692997
eBay Product ID (ePID)18050431696

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Book TitlePossums Are Not Cute! : and Other Myths about Nature's Most Misunderstood Critter
Number of Pages128 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTopic / Animals, Animals / Wildlife, Subjects & Themes / Plants & Animals, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year2022
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Photography, Science, Humor
AuthorAlly Burguieres
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight11.9 Oz
Item Length7.3 in
Item Width6.3 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2021-042957
Reviews"Humorous, motivational, and well-written...a quick, wonderful read for adults and perfect to show to children so they too can appreciate these misperceived, yet darling animals."-- Geeks of Doom "A fun, informative, and unreservedly recommended addition to school and community library Pets/Wildlife collections." --Midwest Book Review "A gift that'll make your animal lover roar."-- Seattle Gay News, "Humorous, motivational, and well-written...a quick, wonderful read for adults and perfect to show to children so they too can appreciate these misperceived, yet darling animals."-- Geeks of Doom
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal599.276
SynopsisPossums may steal your garbage...but with this book, they'll also steal your heart! Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature's secret clean-up crew. Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. Did you know that... . Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week! . Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals' dens. . Possums are shy creatures- when they "play dead," they are actually fainting from anxiety! Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on how we can protect and advocate for these magical marsupials., Possums may steal your garbage...but with this book, they'll also steal your heart! Possums are more than the ugly-cute icons of the internet. These so-called trash animals and pointy kitties are not only relatable avatars for anxious but resilient people everywhere, but nature's secret clean-up crew. Organized around common myths that have given possums a bad reputation, this fun and offbeat book reveals the truth about possums through dozens of adorable photos, informative illustrations, and fascinating facts. Did you know that... - Possums protect people and pets from disease! A single possum can eat up to 4,000 ticks per week! - Possums excel at interspecies friendships, often sleeping in other animals' dens. - Possums are shy creatures: when they "play dead," they are actually fainting from anxiety! Written by wildlife rehabber and possum advocate Ally Burguieres, known for her popular Instagram account @ItsMeSesame, this accessible and giftable guide explains why possums deserve our admiration and offers tips on how we can protect and advocate for these magical marsupials.
LC Classification NumberQL737.M34B87 2022

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