Full-color photographs and text describe how various animals copy other animals of their own kind to accomplish certain tasks. By copying other animals of their kind, the creatures in this book have learned some of their best tricks -- what to eat, what to avoid, how to make tools and communicate -- even how to belong to the group.
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ISBN:9781554510467 (bound) :
ISBN:9781554510450 (pbk.) :
ISBN:1554510465 (bound) :
ISBN:1554510457 (pbk.) :
Physical Description:print 48 p. : col. ill. ; 21 cm.
Publisher:Toronto : Annick Press, 2006.
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Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Introduction: Coin crime and cream thieves -- Food: The ratty gourmet -- Fear: Snake eyes and monkey business -- Mating: The hottest bird in the barn -- Tool making: The inspector gadget of crows -- Communication: A colossal change in tune -- Sophisticated habits: The hairy doll-maker -- Conclusion: Learning to be different.
Peter Christie is a science writer and editor whose work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, including theGlobe and Mail and Canadian Geographic magazine. He lives in Kingston, Ontario.
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