Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel

by Nancy F. Castaldo

Overview

In Beastly Brains, Castaldo delves into the minds of animals and explores animal empathy, communication, tool use, and social societies through interviews and historical anecdotes. Researchers from Charles Darwin to Jane Goodall have spent years analyzing the minds of animals, and today’s science is revolutionizing old theories and uncovering surprising similarities to our own minds. Humans are not alone in our ability to think about ourselves, make plans, help each other, or even participate in deception. You’ll think differently about the animals on this planet—maybe it’s their world and we’re just living in it!
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780544999152
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	01/17/2024
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	165
File size:	171 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	11 - 15 Years

About the Author

Nancy Castaldo is the author of several nonfiction books for children, including Sniffer Dogs: How Dogs (and Their Noses) Save the World, Deserts, Rainforests, and River Wild. She lives in New York’s Hudson Valley with her family.

Editorial Reviews

* "This eye-opening, cogent, and well-structured volume will enlighten students to both the richness of the animal kingdom and the nature of intelligence itself."
— Booklist, STARRED review

"Castaldo (The Story of Seeds) presents a thought-provoking look at the minds and perceptions of animals, as well as the way human understanding of the subject has evolved..."
—Publishers Weekly

"The information is conveyed in an enticing way that is sure to spark the interest of aspiring naturalists and researchers... A fascinating take on animal science for tween and teen zoologists."
— School Library Journal

From the Publisher

In this fascinating nonfiction audiobook, Castaldo discusses an array of scientific research on animal cognition in a language accessible to young people. The production opens with a spritely melody and an introduction that explains how brain size in relation to body size may impact intelligence. Charon Normand-Widmer narrates at a pace that is easy to follow. Her delivery is straightforward, and she lets the facts carry their own weight. A tone sounds, alerting the listener to facts or anecdotes, making it easier for to tune into the conclusions reached in the studies. Useful suggestions and resources are also provided for students interested in trying their own research. N.E.M. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

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