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A stunning and fun book full of fascinating and entertaining creature facts (Ridley Scott )
This book will give you hours of entertainment - at the same time you will painlessly gain a lot of knowledge (Jane Goodall )
This book will give you hours of entertainment - at the same time you will painlessly gain a lot of knowledge (Jane Goodall )
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There are many wonderful creatures on earth - and even more incredible ways to describe them.
With more collective nouns for animal groups than anyone else in the world, from a Business of Ferrets to a Wobble of Ostriches (not forgetting, of course, an Implausibility of Gnus) Alon Shulman's A Mess of Iguanas, A Whoop of Gorillas will tell you what to call a group of zebras, chickens, parrots, spiders, tigers or penguins the next time you encounter one - and will even let you know the difference between a school and a shoal of fish. Not to mention why groups of swans are known as a lamentation, a bank and a wedge.
It will also tell you the most outlandish, strange yet completely accurate animal facts you can imagine. For example, did you know that polar bears are invisible to infra-red because they have transparent fur? Or that hippopotamus can't swim? Or that ostriches do not bury their heads in the sand?
Filled with everything you could ever want to know about the creatures that inhabit our world, this brilliant compendium of animal curiosities is perfect for pub quizzers, language buffs, wannabe know-it-alls and any readers aged, well ... 8 to 80.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is brilliant. In Shulman's introduction he shows the way collective nouns have developed and lists the sources from medieval times all the way until the modern age. He then lists all the collective nouns for easy reference and then each animal has an entry with interesting facts and great illustrations. This book is essential for language lovers as well as animal lovers.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the book I've been waiting for. I've always loved collective nouns but never found one that is reliable - most others have lots of obviously made up ones (like a rant of reviewers). Shulman clearly knows his stuff and has a great writing style. I don't normally write reviews but as the book is endorsed by none other than Sir Ridley Scott and Dame Jane Goodall I wanted to add my praise. Thoroughly recommended.A Mess of Iguanas, A Whoop of Gorillas...: An Amazement of Animal Facts
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have you ever wondered why a group of bears is called a "sleuth" or that of flamingoes a "stand"? And who knew that the pupils of a goat are rectangular in shape! Well Alon Shulman did, and he's proved it by gathering together, for our amusement and edification, hundreds of fascinating facts and collective nouns for the many species of birds, bees, and other animals with which we share this planet. The book covers 146 groups from aardvark to zebra, and all the alphabet in between!
Christmas is approaching and this will make a great stocking filler!
Christmas is approaching and this will make a great stocking filler!
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The book arrived in good condition, which was good as it is a christmas present, that was good. Fast delivery. thank you
Published 7 months ago by libby
Lovely book.
A great entertaining book, full off facinating facts and lovely illustrations. Makes a great present. A book you want to keep picking up.
Published on 15 Jan 2010 by Carole Davis
Fascinating animal facts and nonsense to share with mates
Fun but informative book bought as a birthday gift for a "fact obsessed" husband! There's some facts that make you go "eh?" and there's plenty that make you go "oh yeah". Read more
Published on 24 Oct 2009 by Anita Boyer
A rare gem of a book
I love this book. Well written, beautifully illustrated throughout, hardback and dust jacket, this is what books should be like. Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by Steve
Everything you could want to know about animals.
I just received this as a gift and am really enjoying it. It's a good book to dip in and out of. I read the `After word' called `dead as a dodo' to my grandson and he's using this... Read more
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by J. E. BEDDOES
If you like QI you'll love this.
I never thought I'd say this but this book rivals QI. It's full of facts (over 230 pages) but unlike other books like this it gives sources and a really good introduction (20... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by J. SEGHERS
Animal world
At last my presant list has been solved.I will give copies of this incredible book to all my friends.I am sure they will enjoy reading it as I have. a tremendous find.
Published on 2 Oct 2009 by Mrs. M. Juneghani
A marvel of a book!
Containing an indispensable compilation of what to call groups of animals, this book is one I refer to all the time. A perfect gift as well. Useful and highly recommended.
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by Emerald
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