Describes some of the ways, other than instinct, that animals learn including imitation, trial and error, exploring, playing, and imprinting. Also discusses some achievements in teaching animals sign language.
When an old friend of her father's drops off an unusually intelligent chimpanzee at their apartment in the middle of the night with strict orders to keep the chimp a secret, twelve-year-old Rachel wants to know what the big mystery is all about.
Describes four animal heroes: Ginny, a dog who helps cats; Scarlett, a cat who rescued her kittens from a fire; Lulu, a pig who found help for her ill owner; and Dorado, a guide dog who led his owner out of the collapsing World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
Examines more than thirty animals and their secret-agent skills that allow them to observe and listen to other animals. Features illustrations, color photography, and accessible text.
Profiles the smartest and the silliest animals on earth, and offers information on their physical characteristics and behavior. Features color photographs of record breakers, actual-size photographs, a glossary, and notes for parents and teachers.
