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Description
"The Aye-Aye" is a nonfiction book for early readers that explores the unique characteristics and behaviors of aye-ayes, a type of lemur found in Madagascar. The book describes the aye-aye's distinctive physical features, including its long fingers, large ears, and big eyes, and explains how these adaptations help it survive in treetop habitats. Simple text and photographs also examine aye-aye homes and behaviors, and discuss conservation efforts to protect this endangered species.
Quick Summary
The aye-aye looks like a gremlin with a skeletal middle finger it uses to tap on trees and snatch bugs, making it one of the strangest animals kids will ever meet. Readers get to see these elusive nocturnal lemurs up close, watch them build basketball-hoop-sized nests in just two days, and discover why farmers used to think they were bad luck. If your kid loves "Weird But True" books or any book about bizarre animals, they'll be totally hooked. Ideal for kindergarten through third graders who love weird creatures and are reading at a first to second grade level.