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Do You Know Where the Animals Live? Peter Wohlleben

Do You Know Where the Animals Live? By Peter Wohlleben

Do You Know Where the Animals Live? by Peter Wohlleben


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Do You Know Where the Animals Live?: Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us by Peter Wohlleben

I absolutely love this book. Jane Goodall From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. Get ready to become an animal expert! Perfect for STEM learning and outdoor education. Have you ever wondered . Are worms afraid of the rain? Do fish use farts to communicate? Why do elephants stomp their feet? Do animals dream? What do they dream about? Do animals get scared, feel happy, or become excited like we do? In this highly visual, fun, and interactive book, kids will get to know all sorts of animals, from birds and caterpillars in their own backyard, to grizzly bears in chilly Alaska, to puffer fish in the waters of Australia. Through a mix of activities, facts, stories, and pictures, kids will learn: How to spot animal homes and follow their movements How our actions impact animals and their ability to survive and thrive in nature About some of the wildest and most interesting creatures on Earth This wonderful introduction to the animal kingdom features playful questions, fun quizzes, and activities that will help kids study animals in their own backyardsand make the world a better place for them.

Do You Know Where the Animals Live? Reviews

In addition to covering typical informational subjects, [Peter Wohlleben] speaks to high-interest questions and those not usually seen in childrens books. For instance, readers can find out what happens to animal poop, if there can ever be too many animals, if animals dream . A great resource for kids to start thinking about and exploring the natural world. Booklist Smart, fun, funny, and fact-packed, [Do You Know Where the Animals Live?] is an irresistible introduction to the endlessly enchanting lives of our fellow creatures. Sy Montgomery, author of The Soul of an Octopus I absolutely love this book. Children of all agesand adults toowill be fascinated and motivated to go out and explore the wonders of the animal kingdom in their area. Every family should have a copy and every school library one or more. In fact, Do You Know Where Animals Live? should be part of the curriculum. Jane Goodall [Wohlleben] turns his keen eye to some incredible creatures to share his knowledge about what its like to be an animal. Globe and Mail A great book to put in the hands of any kid who wants to grow up to be a forest ranger, zoo keeper, veterinarian, animal trainer. Archimedes Notebook This book is so big-hearted, so inviting, and so packed with fun info and things to do that when I first saw it I kept thinking, I wish this existed when I was a kid. Youre lucky this terrific book is here now for you! Carl Safina, author of Beyond Words; What Animals Think and Feel Peter Wohlleben's Do You Know Where the Animals Live? is an excellent and easy-to-read rich source of information about the fascinating lives of many of the other animalsincluding neighbors we encounter dailywith whom we share our magnificent planet. Marc Bekoff, author of Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do and Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible This book is a perfect remedy for Nature Deficit Disorder. By posing questions, revealing little-known facts, and suggesting activities, Wohlleben delightfully cultivates curiosity and stokes stewardship in children and, I hope, their parents. Jonathan Balcombe, author of Super Fly, and What a Fish Knows From the man who taught the whole world that plants talk, and feel, and warn their friends of danger, comes an utterly charming book for young readers. Parents: If you read this out loud to your children, I guarantee that you too will learn something you didnt know. I did not know, for example, that whales have no lips, and the mother must squirt milk into her child. Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, author of the New York Times bestsellers When Elephants Weep and Dogs Never Lie about Love The captivating photographic cover ...will reach out to student animal lovers. They will read this book for pleasure as they learn about all things wild animals.the author delivers.Interesting enough to be read cover to cover, this title would also work well for primary research with its table of contents and extensive index. Educators can use this title to teach these text features along with picture captions and an engaging, conversational narrative. Recommended. School Library Connections

About Peter Wohlleben

PETER WOHLLEBEN is the author of several books about the natural world, including The Hidden Life of Trees, The Inner Life of Animals, and The Secret Wisdom of Nature. His books for children include Can You Hear the Trees Talking?, Do You Know Where the Animals Live?, and Peter and the Tree Children. A longtime former forester, Wohlleben runs a Forest Academy in Germany that supports sustainable forest management and teaches adults and children about the many wonders of the forest. To learn more about Peter and his books, visit his website at peterwohllebenbooks.com.

Table of Contents

LETS GO ON A JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY

1 WHERE ANIMALS LIVE
Who Lives in Your Backyard?
Why Do Birds Fly South?
Do Animals Have Houses?
What Can You Find in a Stream?

2 WHAT ANIMALS EAT
Do Baby Animals Drink Milk?
Can Animals Survive on Plants Alone?
What Happens to All the Stinky Stuff?
How Do Animals Avoid Becoming Dinner?

3 ALL ABOUT ANIMAL BABIES
Who Likes It Cool and Wet?
How Do Insects Look After Their Babies?
Why Do Birds Lay Eggs?
Are Babies Better Than Eggs?

4 HOW ANIMALS GROW UP
How Important Are Families?
Do Baby Animals Have to Fend for Themselves?
Do Animal Families Stay Together Forever?
What Happens When Animals Get Old?

5 ANIMAL SURVIVAL TECHNIQUES
How Do Animals Stay Warm and Dry?
How Do Animals Cool Down?
Can There Be Too Many Animals?
Whats It Like to Live With Garbage?

6 ANIMAL LANGUAGE
What Kinds of Sounds Do Animals Make?
Do Animals Understand Body Language?
Do Animals Have a Sense of Humor?
Do Animals Show Off?

7 ANIMAL EMOTIONS
Do Animals Ever Feel Scared?
Are Animals Brave?
Do Animals Look Out for Each Other?
Do Animals Dream?

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Index

Additional information

GOR013889871
9781778402166
177840216X
Do You Know Where the Animals Live?: Discovering the Incredible Creatures All Around Us by Peter Wohlleben
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Greystone Books,Canada
2024-08-08
80
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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