Up Close: Noses That Plow And Poke (Swanson, Diane, Up Close.) - Softcover

Swanson, Diane

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155054733X ISBN 13: 9781550547337

Publisher: Greystone Books, 1999

Synopsis

Who's nose-y? Most animals are! That's because they usually have a much better sense of smell than humans do, and depend on their noses to find food, sense danger, poke around, and--if they're tame--do tricks. Black bears and grizzlies sniff out squirrels that are running underground, sharks smell blood from a distance of three city blocks, and rabbits have six times the sensors we have. Full-color photos and black-and-white illustrations capture an array of animals in their natural habitats. The author lives in Victoria, British Columbia. 32 pages (all in color), 8 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Gr 2-4-Two books that examine specific aspects of animal anatomy through two-page chapters, crisp photos, and small ink-and-watercolor spot art. In the first title, the text describes various uses animals make of their noses, such as talking, poking, and defending themselves. Tails are given similar treatment in the second book. The animals chosen provide excellent examples of the concepts, and the well-placed photos have good captions. Swanson's breezy writing style presents many fascinating facts in a palatable form, but on occasion pushes the boundaries of scientific caution. For example, the author reports that the raised tail of a white-tailed deer means, "I know you're there, so don't bother chasing me. We'd both waste energy." Colorful, well-organized titles that will appeal to newly independent readers.-Ellen Heath, Orchard School, Ridgewood, NJ

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About this edition

• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 155054733X
• ISBN 13: 9781550547337
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 30