{"product_id":"andy-warners-oddball-histories-pests-and-pets-9780316463386","title":"Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eAndy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets is a book that explores strange and fascinating stories about animals, including the first creature in space, rats as lap pets, and bunnies on an island. It also reveals interesting facts about bees and raccoons, making it a great read for curious readers. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 192 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 September 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Little, Brown \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Andy Warner's Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets, readers embark on a captivating journey through the world of creatures, both cute and weird, both large and small. From the first creature in space, a dog named Laika, to the island in Japan entirely overrun by bunnies, and even the brief popularity of rats adorned with ribbons as lap pets in upper-class London, this book offers a wealth of information and intriguing stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know that bees communicate with each other using special dances? This remarkable behavior is a testament to their complex social structures and communication abilities. Moreover, the popular anime Rascal the Racoon may be largely responsible for Japan's huge raccoon population. Rascal's charming character and mischievous antics have captured the hearts of millions, leading to an increase in raccoon sightings and even the creation of raccoon-themed attractions in Japan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked with incredible facts and charming stories like these, Oddball Histories: Pests and Pets is the perfect book for curious readers who want to discover more about the world around them. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a history buff, or simply someone who enjoys a good story, this book will captivate your imagination and leave you wanting more. So, grab a copy and prepare to be amazed by the oddball world of creatures and human history!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 153 x 217 x 16 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780316463386\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Andy Warner","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44099294658810,"sku":"9780316463386","price":8.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646180574480_book.jpg?v=1646923574","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/andy-warners-oddball-histories-pests-and-pets-9780316463386","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}