The Secret of the Scorpion-Eating Meerkats

Readers will tag along with scientists as they uncover intriguing adaptations that help animals survive in their environments. Students will discover what meerkats learn in survival school, what hyenas gain from being team players, chimps’ strategies for harvesting honey and putting meat on their plates, and how dogs and horses read people’s facial expressions. Based largely on primary sources, including interviews with the scientists, illustrated with full-color original research and stock photographs, and complemented with a hands-on activity, these informational texts open a window into the world of scientists as they uncover animal secrets that vividly complement basic biological principles.