Detector Dogs, Dynamite Dolphins, and More Animals with Super Sensory Powers by

Description: Detector Dogs, Dynamite Dolphins, and More Animals with Super Sensory Powers by Cara Giaimo, Christina Couch, Daniel Duncan "From echolocation to electroreception, find out about the super senses animals use to navigate the world--and to accomplish what humans cant do alone. As you learn about these amazing animals, you will get a chance to test out your own senses with hands-on activities"-- FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Meet incredible animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of amazing facts, cool science, and activities.Fly alongside a photo-delivery pigeon, discover a honeybees electric secrets, and sail the high seas with a poop-sniffing dog detective on a mission to save endangered killer whales. All of these animals use their super senses, from echolocation to electroreception, to help human coworkers tackle real-world problems like pollution and global warming. Each chapter introduces a different animal, such as Cynthia, the pipe-fixing ferret, and Rosita, a goat who helps prevent wildfires. With bright and entertaining text alongside colorful photos and illustrations, this book examines how each animals behavior and biology makes it perfectly suited for the job it does. At the end of each chapter, curious young scientists are invited to explore their own human senses through fun guided experiments. Author Biography Christina Couch and Cara Giaimo are science journalists and alums of the MIT graduate program in science writing. Christina Couch writes about the wonderful weirdness of brains (organic and artificial), and Cara Giaimo writes about the amazing lives of animals. You can find their work in the New York Times, Wired, Atlas Obscura, NOVA, and other outlets. They live in the Boston area.Daniel Duncan is the author-illustrator of South and the illustrator of Mr. Poseys New Glasses by Ted Kooser, The Girl Who Could Fix Anything by Mara Rockliff, and The Purple Puffy Coat by Maribeth Boelts. Daniel Duncan creates most of his work in an old stable turned studio on the outskirts of London. Review An engaging survey, thoroughly documented and as ethically nuanced as it is lively.—Kirkus ReviewsA perfect book for animal lovers, this narrative nonfiction book is a fascinating read about animals with super senses and how they can use those senses to help people complete important and frequently unusual tasks. . . the upbeat and entertaining text combined with the high-interest subject matter makes this book a great choice.—School Library Connection Review Quote An engaging survey, thoroughly documented and as ethically nuanced as it is lively. --Kirkus Reviews Details ISBN1536219126 Author Daniel Duncan Pages 176 Audience Age 9-12 Language English Year 2022 Illustrator Daniel Duncan ISBN-10 1536219126 ISBN-13 9781536219128 Format Hardcover Series Extraordinary Animals Publisher Candlewick Press,U.S. Publication Date 2022-09-20 Imprint MIT Kids Press Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-09-20 NZ Release Date 2022-09-20 US Release Date 2022-09-20 UK Release Date 2022-09-20 DEWEY 591.5 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137931923;

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