Talk Talk Squawk - Softcover

Nicola Davies

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1406338540 ISBN 13: 9781406338546

Publisher: Walker, 2012

Synopsis

How does a stinkbug flirt, a bee give orders, or a panda say "back off"? A celebrated duo is back with a guide to messaging, animal-style.

Humans aren't the only creatures who are constantly talking and transmitting messages: animals find all sorts of ways to keep in touch without saying a word. They use colors, patterns, smells, movements, vibrations, sounds, and even electricity to help them identify their own family or "team" -- not to mention find food and shelter, defend their territory, woo the proper mate, and care for their young. From the chatter of dolphins to the click of a moth, from the stripes of a reef fish to the rumbling of elephants, this funny, fascinating book unlocks the mysteries of how animals talk and squawk to one another-- and how humans try to talk back.

About this title

About the Author

Nicola Davies is a zoologist and writer. She graduated from Cambridge with a degree in zoology before going on to work in television and is now the author of non-fiction books Poo, Big Blue Whale, Surprising Sharks and Ice Bear, as well as the novel Home. Nicola lives in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. www.nicola-davies.com Neal Layton is the illustrator of Poo and Extreme Animals. He completed a BA in Graphic Design at Newcastle and then decided to become an illustrator and studied for an MA in Illustration at Central St Martin's. Neal lives in Portsmouth, Hampshire. www.neallayton.com

Review

can be enjoyed from a general interest point of view and also provides enough facts to make it a good choice for the school library or classroom -- The School Librarian * The School Librarian *

Edition details

• Publisher: Walker
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1406338540
• ISBN 13: 9781406338546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 61