AMAZING ANIMAL SHAPE-SHIFTERS

Book ID/图书代码： 02351214B75818

English Summary/英文概要： Some of the most complex engineering feats in the world have been accomplished not by humans, but by animals. To create a lodge that is safe from predators, a beaver family dams a stream; a lake forms and the beavers build their lodge in the lake, with an underwater entrance and living chambers above the waterline. This is advanced engineering, and the principle of damming waterways has, of course, since been copied by humans. There are many other examples of science being used by animals long before humans adopted similar procedures. The Animal Scientists books combine ecology with simple scientific principles so young readers can see how animals have adapted to cope better with their environment and how they relate to other animals.

The series explores animals’ use of science and engineering to overcome environmental challenges— escaping predators, dealing with extreme weather, the need to eat and breed etc. The books are beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and artworks and are clearly written. Boxes highlight the human scientific ‘discoveries’ that have been based on animals’ behavior.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 孩子们，你们知道吗？一些身型小巧的动物可谓是动物界的“伪装大师”哦！例如：青蛙和蜻蜓,他们可以随时根据周遭的环境而改变自己的身体！其他, 比如变色龙,他们甚至可以把自己身体的颜色转变为周围环境的颜色来躲避捕食者的袭击！更令人啧啧称奇的是，一些变色龙可以收放自如地变幻自身的形状来吸引异性——例如：他们可以变幻成展翅翱翔的鸟儿，简直美极了！(Susie)

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About the Author/作者介绍： Leon Gray is a highly experienced children’s book author who has written titles on many subjects, from science and geography to world issues. Before becoming an author, he worked in book publishing in London. Leon now lives in Scotland and is married with three children.

Format:HARDCOVER

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