How to Talk to a Tiger… and other animals

Name: How to Talk to a Tiger… and other animals
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9781913520076
Price: 35.0 NZD
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How Critters Communicate in the Wild

By Jason Bittel

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Summary

How to Talk to a Tiger... and other animals is a quirky compendium exploring the remarkable communication methods of over 100 animal species. Discover how creatures big and small—from fish that fart to fire worms that flash—send messages in the wild, revealing the fascinating chatter of the animal kingdom.
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A quirky compendium of animal chatterboxes

A quirky compendium of animal chatterboxes.

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A quirky compendium of animal chatterboxes

Ever wanted to talk to a tiger? Or chatter with a cheetah? Or yak with a yak?

How to Talk to a Tiger… and other animals brings together a babble of more than 100 beasties and explores the amazing ways they talk to each other. From fish that fart, to alligators that dunk, to fire worms that flash, you’ll discover that wildlife have the strangest ways of sending a message…

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This unique and clever reference book is highly engaging, offering a wealth of information on animal communication. Reviewers praise it for capturing the passion of its author and inviting readers of all ages to listen to the 'deep conversations' of wildlife. It is considered both educational and entertaining for young readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913520076

Publisher: Magic Cat Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Magic Cat Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kelsey Buzzell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 244.0mm

Height: 299.0mm

Weight: 640g

Pages: 64

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jason Bittel

About the Author

In his own words, Jason Bittel “writes about weird animals for a living”. He contributes to National Geographic News, Smithsonian Magazine, and Washington Post, Nature and Slate, and serves up science for picky eaters on his website, Bittel Me This. He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, son, and two tiny wolves.

Kelsey Buzzell is an Oregon-born designer, illustrator, teacher, cat-lover, thrifty-vintage finder and avocado eater living in Springfield, Oregon. She finds regular inspiration from the Pacific Northwest where the forests, rocky beaches and high desert are home to all sorts of enchanting flora and fauna.

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