Animal Architects
Why do beavers build dams? And how do spiders weave their webs? This book will show you birds, insects, and mammals that all share a special skill!
By: Libby Romero
Discovery Questions
- Which one of these animal architects did you find the most fascinating? Why? Talk about it with a parent.
- Native Americans considered it bad luck to kill a spider in the house. What are the pros and cons of living with spiders? Make a list. Share your list with a parent.
- Research the Sociable Weaver birds of South Africa. The nests they build are like apartment buildings. What are they like inside that mass of straw and grass? Draw a picture of their nests.
- Collect some twigs, glue, mud, and straw. See if you can build a bird’s nest.
Discovery Questions are available in English and Spanish in the app.
Book Details
Grade Level
4th Grade
Book Code
432
Genre
ISBN
9781426333279