 | Detector dogs, dynamite dolphins, and more animals with super sensory powers (Extraordinary Animals) Author: Couch, Christina | |
| Price: $10.65 | ||
Summary:
From echolocation to electroreception, find out about the super senses animals use to navigate the world--and to accomplish what humans can't do alone. As you learn about these amazing animals, you will get a chance to test out your own senses with hands-on activities.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Giaimo, Cara |
| Illustrator: | Duncan, Daniel |
Download a Teacher's Guide| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG Reading Level: 7.80 Points: 4.0 Quiz: 521999 |
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Booklist - 09/15/2022 What’s a better opening than following Eba, a terrier mix who’s been trained to sniff out southern resident killer whale poop along Washington’s coastal waterways? As the authors describe how Eba is part of a conservation program to study endangered species, they also describe a dog’s special design and the organs that allow it to smell exponentially better than humans. From dolphins that use echolocation to detect underwater mines to bluegill fish whose breathing helps monitor for contaminants at a water treatment center to ICARUS, a project that monitors animals worldwide from space in an effort to detect natural disasters, more fascinating chapters explain how animals perceive their environment and how their developed senses make the planet safer for all of natural life. Throughout these animal profiles, the authors also point out ethical concerns, like whether animals should be working for humans. Overall, the subject remains upbeat with photos of the featured animals in the field and colorful diagrams. Readers can even test their own senses with related activities. Sense-ational STEM that’s sure to surprise. - Copyright 2022 Booklist.
