Etta Kaner

Publisher Annotation: In some instances, architects looked to nature to solve structural problems, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the long roots of a type of grass known for stabilising riverbanks. Other examples show how nature provides artistic inspiration, like the famous buildings designed by Frank Gehry that evoke the beauty of moving fish. The incredible structures in this book prove that nature and architecture are perfect...

"Do polar bears build homes to keep warm? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and penguins don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals -- and many others -- have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. [This book] is a light-hearted introduction to animal adaptations around the world. Funny interactive questions paired with comic illustrations will leave readers laughing for more!" -- Back cover....

"Birds can do a lot more than just fly! Did you know some of them can dig, dance, dive, and dabble? This nonfiction book introduces readers to an assortment of fascinating birds and their surprising behaviors. Readers will learn about flightless birds like the Adaelie penguin, which toboggans down hills on its belly, or the kakapo, which climbs up trees to escape danger"--

"Animals work hard to survive in the wild! Does that mean fire ants put out fires? NO! But they do protect themselves from predators using fiery, stinging venom. Do damsel fish grow their own food? YES! Much like farmers tend to their crops, damsel fish help grow their favorite food (red algae) by weeding other algae out of their coral reef "farms." And do tapirs deliver packages? SORT OF! As they travel throughout the rainforest, tapirs drop their...

"Do you like to dance?" asks the first spread of this book. "Honeybees do, too!" responds the next. In a rhythmic, question-and-answer style, children are introduced to seven playful activities that they share with other animals. Expanding on the science is a brief explanation of what the animals are actually doing and why - for them, it's not all fun and games! Join gazelles, gray tree frogs, marmosets and more as they play tag, blow bubbles and...