When a circus ship runs aground off the coast of Maine, the circus animals must stagger to the shore of a small island. At first the townspeople view them with suspicion, but it's not long before locals and animals are sharing the island in harmony. When the greedy circus owner returns, the townsfolk and the circus refugee come up with a delightfully original way to outsmart the bloated blowhar…
The book is packed with special features, including: informative text and a helpful timeline. Colourful illustrations and diagrams.'
The book explains the informations and quirky factsto explain everything from 'Why do cars need petrol' to 'Why don't ships sink?''