Smart Animals

Did you know that dolphins and chimpanzees recognize themselves in the mirror? Ever heard of a police pig? The Smart Animals series offers vibrant books on intelligent animals. Each book has numerous photos, engaging stories, habitat maps and clearly written information on other animals in their family. For instance, did you know that the orca whale is really a member of the dolphin family? All books include a “Just the Facts” page, table of contents, glossary, bibliography, index, and suggested Web sites for further investigations. This series would be perfect for units on fauna and animal classifications and can be used as research material for elementary students. Teachers in upper grades may find the Web sites and bibliographical information helpful, in addition to the brilliant photos. Recommended.