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So you think you’re special? Just because people have built cities, invented pop-up toasters and put people on the Moon that they are somehow different from (or better than) other living things? Well it’s time to think again! Humanimal explores the interconnections of the human and natural worlds in ways you never before imagined...
Inside you will discover how:
- Slime molds learn how to navigate through a maze
- Rats are ticklish and how it makes them laugh out loud
- Elephants have funerals for their lost loved ones
- Bees vote in elections to decide where to locate their nests
- Crows use cars to crack nuts
- And a whole lot more!
This richly illustrated, mesmerizing exploration shows that humans and other animals don’t just live on the same planet, they also share many of the same patterns of behavior, making us all fellow players in the drama that is life on Earth. Fascinating and stunningly illustrated, Humanimal explores and celebrates the astonishing ways in which animals and humans are alike.
Written by Christopher Lloyd, the bestselling author of Absolutely Everything!, and illustrated by the superbly talented Mark Ruffle. Including a colorful jacket with a wonderful animal surprise underneath, this book will astound and amaze children aged 7–11, along with their family and friends, too!
Includes a glossary and index.
"Eye-opening discoveries for readers who think only humans grieve, play, or admire themselves in mirrors." —Kirkus Reviews
"A fun and thought-provoking look at animals that are just like us. An excellent choice for any nonfiction collection." — Savannah Kitchens, Parnell Memorial Library, School Library Journal
"This is an informative book filled with amazing facts that show many of the traits that we feel make us uniquely human are actually shared by a variety of creatures ... This is a wonderful book that celebrates the living world and raises awareness of our interconnectedness to other species ... The illustrations, in a bold graphic style, perfectly compliment the text." —Youth Services Book Review
"Illustrations are detailed and engaging. Text is informative enough for research and readable. Comparisons between human and animal behavior are drawn well, leading readers to exciting conclusions about our relationship with the animal world. An excellent glossary, a long index, and a detailed list of sources make this a fantastic resource, but the segment on the many scientists who contributed to the research really put this title over the top. VERDICT: A fun and thought-provoking look at animals that are just like us. An excellent choice for any nonfiction collection." —School Library Journal
"Based on decades of experts’ research and scientific observation, Christopher Lloyd … invites readers to cultivate respect and empathy for the Earth’s other living creatures by enumerating their relatable similarities to humans … Mark Ruffle’s gorgeous illustrations and rich color palette capture images of all manner of flora and fauna." —Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner