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Animal Architects by John Nicholson |
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ANIMALS_JUVENILE LITERATURE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Paperback edition of this beautifully illustrated, prize-winning, non-fiction book about shells, nests, mounds, bowers, galleries, dens and lodges - all the remarkable and complex structures that animals around the world build to shelter themselves and their young. Shells, nests, mounds, bowers, galleries, dens, lodges, and the creative critters that build them are explored in this fascinating introduction to animal habitats. The featured creature carpenters dig, mold, spin, and weave their homes with an intricacy that will fascinate budding zoologists. Children will learn how these industrious animals can even adjust their homes for temperature and comfort, make escape hatches, and store food for their young. Familiar industrious animals such as beavers, prairie dogs, and spiders are included alongside the more exotic wombats, oven birds, and naked mole rats as memorable examples of animals that adapt to their environments and even renovate them. 'The book has been recognized by an award in Australia, and the honor is well deserved.' nbsp;—Science Books & Films 'An excellent resource for all ages of students.'nbsp; —Connect 'A fascinating exploration of the architectural marvels of the animal kingdom.'nbsp; —The Buffalo News A wombat scoops and sweeps with powerful paws to dig an underground maze. A titmouse winds and weaves grasses to build a sturdy padded nest...with a drawbridge. Animal Architects shows creatures that tunnel, bore wood, weave, and mould clay; animals that adjust for temperature and comfort, make bolt holes for times of danger, store food for their offspring. It celebrates the engineers and architects of the animal world. |
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