animal intelligence

"Meet . . . animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of . . . facts, . . . science, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

"Following a mysterious murder on an island off the coast of Vietnam, a research team convenes to study an octopus community that seems to be developing its own language and culture. Humans, AIs, and animals are swept up in the machinations of governments and corporations in this near-future thriller about the nature of intelligence"--Provided by publisher.

"This . . . picture book examines the way animals use their brainpower for survival in the wild and encourages readers to rank animals based on their intellectual prowess"--Provided by publisher.

"Humans have five senses. But some animals can perceive things we can't thanks to their extraordinary senses. From science writer Rebecca E. Hirsch comes a fascinating book that introduces these animals and delves into the science behind their senses. Discover how animals use their senses to find food, navigate their environment, and communicate. Featured animals include the star-nosed mole with its highly developed nose, the deadly sidewinder rattlesnake which uses its pits to strike its prey, and the electric eel that uses electroreception to sense its prey"--Provided by the publisher.

"Birdbrain" often describes an individual who is not very smart. Birdbrain dives into bird characteristics and behavior to investigate if there is truth behind this common expression. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Kids Core is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Drawing on decades of field observations of elephants and killer whales, this book offers a view of animal behavior that challenges the boundaries between human and animal psychology.

Describes ten of the smartest animals in the world and compares their intelligence with that of humans.

Drawing upon new findings about animal behavior as well as what we know about human intelligence, the author probes the intricacies of behavior and challenges common beliefs about animal intelligence.

Describes the behaviors that indicate how animals think, including instinct, social cues, conditioning, problem solving, use of tools, and more.

Which animal can find its way through a maze and even learn shortcuts? And which animal is so smart it lets cars do the hard work of cracking open its food?.