Review by School Library Journal Review
K-Gr 3-This look at animal social behavior is illustrated with large, well-composed watercolors. An introduction sets forth the reasons why creatures live in groups such as a matriarchy or a harem and the chapters that follow are filled with explanations and examples. Writing in an informal manner, Kaner addresses readers as "you" and uses questions to involve them in the text. Information is clearly presented in short paragraphs. In "Let's eat," the author describes how specific species, such as leafcutter ants or pelicans, work together to find food. In the next chapter, special methods animals use to protect themselves are enumerated. "Bringing up baby" discusses how various creatures keep their offspring safe and healthy. The other topics covered are animals at play (two games that teach children to cooperate are included), grooming, and migration. Not a prime source for reports, this book provides tidbits of organized information that will widen young browsers' understanding of the subject.-Nancy Call, Santa Cruz Public Libraries, Aptos, CA (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
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Review by Horn Book Review
This survey of animals explores the advantages of living, hunting, grooming, defending, nurturing, and migrating in groups. From elephants to monarch butterflies, mongooses to snakes, a wide variety of animals are used as examples; scattered sidebars provide more detailed information. The book's realistic color art aptly captures the behaviors discussed in the text. Ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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