Animal Architects
People study for many years to become architects so they can design buildings, structures, and homes. Animal architects may not be building skyscrapers, but their unique dwelling designs are no less amazing. Students can explore paper wasp nests, rich and colorful coral reefs, and the extensive network of tunnels in a prairie dog town. They'll learn about the skills of termites, wombats, and beavers as well. Full-color photographs and fact-filled text give basic information on each animal architect. Special, focused information about their homes, why they build them, and special adaptations they have to help them build dwellings is also shared.
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Book Review: Prairie Dogs: Tunnel Diggers"This is an extremely well written and fascinating text on prairie dogs. The reader will meet this very social animal whose home is created of several room made specifically for certain activities. The photographs of these animals are quite endearing and are sure to help convince the reader of the need to protect these prairie dogs and their habitats. Great information on the prairie dog. Information presented would be useful for research projects. Also, there is good information on why these animals need protecting and how we can help protect them."
--Leslie Woolsey, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Little Elm, TX
