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Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Creative nonfiction picture book introduction to the reasoning behind choosing to follow a compassionate diet. Kids meet six named characters from the animal kingdom and learn facts about each, helping children see the animals as lovable and sentient creatures. Includes connections between animals and food in simple and age-appropriate context.
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
How did the fierce wolf become a playful puppy? Why are there so many varieties of dogs? And how did they earn their place as "man's best friend"? This collection seeks to answer these questions-- and more.
How smart are animals?: New discoveries are revealing that "man's best friend" is smarter than we ever thought, with a brain that resembles our own in ways we never imagined. Travel to Wolf Park, where scientists are tracing the evolutionary...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Bear claw books.
Language
English
Description
"Octopuses can mimic other underwater animals, make tools below the waves, and . . . sneak out of almost anywhere. When an injured octopus was brought to the National Aquarium of New Zealand, the clever creature soon became a crowd favorite. That is, until Inky the octopus made his great escape back to the ocean. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these cunning creatures...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Bear claw books.
Language
English
Description
"Dolphins travel, hunt, and play together. They can also work together to save people from harm! When lifeguard Rob Howes took three others out on a training swim, he had no idea that an entire pod of dolphins would protect them from danger below the waves. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these smart mammals and read other stories of dolphin masterminds!"--
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Edition
Bear Claw books.
Language
English
Description
"When researchers at Oxford University heard that crows may use twigs as tools, the scientists knew they had to investigate. They created an experiment to see if their own crows, Betty and Abel, could make and use tools-and were shocked at just how smart these birds can be. Explore the exciting true story of supersmart animals in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these brainy birds and read other stories of crow masterminds!"--...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When Dr. Sue Savage-Rumbaugh started her research, she was trying to teach a mother ape 10 symbols. Instead, her baby, Kanzi, picked up the few symbols as language-and now he knows over 450 words. Explore the exciting true story of a supersmart animal in this graphic nonfiction adventure. Then, learn more about these brilliant bonobos and read other stories of ape masterminds!"--
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