Why Do Okapis Look So Funny?: A Book about Rainforest Animals

by Jack Beard

Have you ever wondered WHY rainforest animals do the things they do?

Learn fun facts about some of your favorite rainforest animals including brown-throated three-toed sloths, capybaras, mountain gorillas, Draco lizards, okapis, and scarlet macaws in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.

Readers will learn the answers behind:
- Why do brown-throated three-toed sloths move so slowly?

- Why do capybaras like to swim?

- Why do mountain gorillas live in groups?

- Why do Draco lizards have flat bodies?

- Why do okapis look so funny?

- Why do scarlet macaws have such colorful feathers?

About the Why Do series: Introduce early learners to nonfiction with this layered series full of fun and learning. Each book explores a STEM topic by answering questions kids want to know The whimsical pages of these books feature the why do questions and silly answers and illustrations before revealing the true answers. Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun. Plus additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages to enhance the readers knowledge of each animal

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1486731376
• ISBN13: 9781486731374
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Flowerpot Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2