Animal Sidekicks
Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants
An NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students
A New York State Charlotte Award Nominee
"Excellently illustrated and providing a treasure trove of interesting information about symbiotic relationships." --Booklist
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, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' nonfiction book, Animal Sidekicks. Along the way he explains the cool science behind the baffling behaviour of some animals--from friendly alliances to pesky parasites. Alongside him, illustrator Dragan Kordic skillfully brings to life head-scratching relationships in nature, including:
- The crab that wears a sea urchin as a hat
- The bat that goes to bed inside a plant
- The warthog that likes a mongoose massage
You'll even find out about symbiotic relationships including YOU! (Hint--is your head ever itchy?) By the end of the book you won't look at nature in the same way again!
Macken Murphy is a writer and science educator. He hosts a weekly podcast about animals, Species, recommended by both Apple and BBC's Wildlife magazine. He is currently studying anthropology at the University of Oxford.
Dragan Kordic is a children's book illustrator with a master's degree in applied graphics. Besides being an art enthusiast, he finds inspiration in exploring nature, travelling, and reading books. He loves spending time with his wife, young daughter, friends (real and imaginary), his parrot August, and two dogs. He lives in Rijeka, Croatia.9781684492015
Book, Hardcover
Animal Sidekicks: Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants
- Author: Macken Murphy,Neon Squid
- Illustrator: Dragan Kordic
Neon Squid, 2022
128
English
11.10 x 9.60 x 0.80 inches, 1.95 pounds
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