Animal Sidekicks
Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants
$52.88
- Hardcover
128 pages
- Release Date
22 February 2022
Summary
Heard about the fish that clean shark teeth? Or the frog that lives with a tarantula? Welcome to the weird world of symbiosis - where animals form incredible relationships.
Macken Murphy introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids’ non-fiction book. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals - from friendly alliances to pesky parasites.
You’ll even find out about symbiotic relationships including YOU! (Hint -…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838991531 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838991530 |
| Author: | Macken Murphy, Dragan Kordic, Neon Squid |
| Publisher: | Priddy Books |
| Imprint: | Neon Squid |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 128 |
| Release Date: | 22 February 2022 |
| Weight: | 899g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 235mm x 288mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-10 |
Critics Review
CHILDREN’S BOOK OF THE WEEK “A rollicking ride through the wonderful world of animal symbiosis. In this remarkable book, Macken Murphy brings us a science lesson wrapped up in lots of fun.” * Press Association *
“Animal lovers will be sure to find amazing new facts on every page… This is an excellent addition to children’s non-fiction collections.” * Booklist *
“A beautifully, brightly illustrated book about symbiosis… presents a nice mix of the scientifically interesting and the downright disgusting that should help to keep children engaged for a decent amount of time — for example, we particularly enjoyed reading about head lice (after having had first-hand experience of them recently), vampire finches feasting on Nazca boobies and woolly bats pooing in pitcher plants.” * Nature *
Macken Murphy
Macken Murphy is the popular host of the podcast Species, which profiles a different amazing animal each week-from yaks to wood frogs.
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