This book is part of the innovative Code Reader series for struggling readers ages 8 to 12. Books in this unique series feature pronunciation keys following difficult words throughout the text. For example, the word "coyote" might be followed by: (ky-OH-tee). These pronunciation keys help make the books easier to read than traditional beginning chapter books.

Strange Creatures: There are a lot of very odd animals in the world, and this book includes many of the strangest. From the blood-sucking vampire bat to the narwhal with its unicorn-like tusk, students will be captivated by all these unusual creatures.