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You Animal!: Putting Humans in Their Place
You Animal Putting Humans in Their Place Author:Jerry Booth, Nancy King (Illustrator) This colorful and fun oversized science activity book boasts full-color and b&w illustrations by Nancy King. You Animal! takes readers on a wild and informative ride through the Animal Kingdom. — Animals are really amazing! For instance, did you know that turtles have been on Earth since before the dinosaurs? That a slime mold a... more »cts sometimes like an animal, sometimes like a plant (but it's neither)? That orangutans build a new bed every night? Why your nose doesn't measure up to an elephant's?
Would you like to try living without thumbs for a day? Or build one of nature's strongest structures? Can you guess which animal is most like you? It's all in this book. Learn about animals -- from single-celled amoebae to the most complex mammals -- and compare yourself to the world's most fascinating creatures, you animal, you!
Along the way, you'll meet some kids like you who are helping to make the Earth a greener place. They have suggestions so that you can help too!« less