Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets (Andy Warner's Oddball Histories) [9780316463386]

Overview

The bestselling author of Brief History of Everyday Objects explores the animals we love, the ones we make use of, and the ones that make use of us in this hilarious, informative mix of storytelling and factbook.

Did you know that 32 pigeons have received medals for wartime valor? And a dog named Laika was the very first creature to orbit the Earth? Did you know that there is an island in Japan entirely overrun by bunnies? And—for a brief time—rats adorned with ribbons were a popular lap pet in upper-class London? 

In Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets, you can find out more than you ever thought possible about creatures both cute and weird, both large and small, while discovering new stories about human history from the perspective of our animal companions. 

Did you know that bees communicate with each other using special dances? Or that a popular anime called Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for Japan's huge raccoon population? Packed with incredible facts and charming stories like these, this is the perfect book for curious readers.

The book, Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets (Andy Warner's Oddball Histories) [Bulk, Wholesale, Quantity] ISBN#9780316463386 in Paperback by Andy Warner may be ordered in bulk quantities. Minimum starts at 25 copies. Availability based on publisher status and quantity being ordered.