With creature names like "star-nosed mole," "harpy eagle," and "shoebill stork," intrigue begins at page one. This talented author/illustrator duo introduces one animal at a time, close-up, asking one question that every reader would ask based on colorful, textured, paper-cut illustrations that cleverly-highlight a peculiar feature. Conversational, one to three-sentence answers satisfy curiosity and are supplemented by a well-rendered graphic on the closing pages. Silhouettes of every animal—proportionately-sized side-by-side—along with keyhole-sized maps displaying habitats help readers grasp large-scale context. Masterful nonfiction. A Caldecott Honor-winning duo gets up close and personal with unique animals from around the world in this playful exploration of unusual animal facial features. Packed with many cool facts and visuals on where certain animals live and what they eat, this book captures 25 animals and explains how their markings help them to survive. Full color.