Think humans are the only intelligent creatures? Think again. The
unique smarts of all kinds of creatures are on display in this
intriguing exploration of animal intelligence!
Sure, humans are smart. But scientists are discovering that many other
animals have smarts that might surprise us. For example: Some birds can
store seeds in thousands of different places and then remember where
they are months later. Octopuses can camouflage themselves as rocks,
plants or other animals to avoid predators. And fireflies can
communicate with one another by flashing light signals from their
abdomens. Covering four broad categories of intelligence -
communication, social learning and cooperation, problem-solving and
memory, and emotional intelligence - this fascinating book explains and
celebrates animal intelligence in all its many varieties!
Lisa Deresti Betik's innovative and highly readable resource about the
intelligence of all kinds of critters is sure to delight animal lovers
of every stripe. With lively, fun text presented in bite-size chunks,
and playful illustrations by Alexander Mostov, including infographics
and charts, the book is accessible and easy to read. Other topics
covered include evolution and natural selection, ethology and
distinctions between instinct and learning. The message is one of
respecting other animals and recognizing we can learn a lot from how
they solve problems. The high-interest topic has many life science
curriculum links, including characteristics of living things, diversity
of living things, and growth and changes in animals. The content is
supported by a glossary, an index and suggested sources for further
reading.
