DIDYANO?
(Did you know?)

Animal Families of the
Zoos & Aquariums

Written and illustrated by
Timothy D. Thomas


¤  Children's Book of Animal Family Names, Fun Facts and Trivia
¤  Large 11.25" X 11.5" Hardcover
¤  31 Animals on 64 pages including large, bold illustrations
¤  Elementary grade - Library Bound for Longevity and Durability
¤  Written for kindergarten through 5th grade school-aged children
¤  Award Winner in Children's Education
¤  2 books in 1





2-IN-1

FLIP BOOK

¤  Side One is about animals found in Zoos and Zoological Parks
¤  Side Two is about animals found in Marine Parks and Aquariums.
¤  The center page is about Butterflies.


There are many terms used to describe a group of animals; i.e. a Pride of Lions or a Pod of Dolphins.

These terms are called collective nouns and are the main theme for the book.

The book contains Animal Family Group Names, Fun Facts and Trivia of 31 different animals.

PRIDE of LIONS
BLOAT of HIPPOS
BAND of GORILLAS
FLOAT of CROCODILES
PARADE of ELEPHANTS
SLEUTH of PANDAS
CLAN of HYENAS
CROSSING of ZEBRAS
AMBUSH of TIGERS
CLUSTER of OSTRICHES
CRASH of RHINOS
WAKE of VULTURES
KNOT of SNAKES
PARTY of PEAFOWL
MOB of KANGAROOS
SMACK of JELLYFISH
SHIVER SHARKS
BED of EELS
BATTERY of BARRACUDAS
RAFT of SEA OTTERS
CIRCUS of PUFFINS
TRIP of SEALS
FLUSH of DUCKS
POD of DOLPHINS
FLIGHT of MANATA RAYS
DULE of SEA TURTLES
RUN of SALMON
STAND of FLAMINGOS
HERD of MANATEES
HUDDLE of PENGUINS

center page - KALEIDOSCOPE of BUTTERFLIES




INSIDE the BOOK



Each page is boldly illustrated for young readers and has a wild and zany
DIDYANO? Fun Fact that kids of all ages will enjoy.



TEXT PAGE LAYOUT

Family Name

Scientific Family Name

Basic Physical Descriptions

Did you know? Family Facts

Animal Names in Various Languages

The title names for the male, female and young of that family, such as a Peacock, a Peahen, and a Peachick

Other Family Group Names

Sounds the Animals Makes

Animal Idoms and Trivia

Vocabulary Highlighted in RED

"Be Aware and Care" information is included explaining the importance of saving our wildlife and how young readers can help by making their family and friends aware of the harms and dangers each of the various animals face.

DIDYANO? Fun Fact about the animal.




OTHER SAMPLE PAGES







Timothy D Thomas

Thomas Expressions, LLC
390 S Tyndall Parkway #294
Panama City, FL 32404

thomasexpressions@gmail.com

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BOOK AND ORDERING DETAILS

DIDYANO? (Did you know?)
Animal Families of the Zoos & Aquariums.


Did You Know Animal Fun Facts, Trivia and
Family Group Names.

Author and Illustrator - Timothy D Thomas

ISBN 978-0-9771059-2-2

Suggested Retail $17.99

2 for $25
Add name book is to be signed to:


Winner of the National Best Book 2008 Awards by
USA Book News - Children's Educational category.

DIDYANO? is a 2009 National Bronze Medal Winner in the Children’s Interactive category of the 13th Annual "IPPY" Book Awards presented by the Jenkins Group in their Excellence in Independent Publishing Book Competition.
Award Announced May 15, 2009.

DISTRIBUTORS:
Thomas Expressions
The News Group
Follett Library Resource
Various Independents
Borders Books - Ingram Books
Barns and Nobles
Amazon.com

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Children's Book Author and Illustrator

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Author pays travel, lodging and food.


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