Call of the Wild
Call of the Wild
Reading Level: 3
Interest Level: 3-5
Why does a bee dance? What does a dolphin?s chirp say?
Each title in the Call of the Wild series provides a dynamic examination of the
giving and receiving of information that is crucial to a species' survival. Each
chapter examines a specific animal group and clearly explains the unique ways in
which they communicate in the wild, whether through visual, verbal, chemical,
touch, or electrical means. The relationship between animal and human
communication is also explored.
EACH BOOK CONTAINS:
? Clear diagrams that
explain the science behind the unique ways animals communicate with one
another
? Case studies that highlight human interaction and the study of
animal communication
? Profiles of groundbreaking science professionals and
their work with a specific species
? Fact boxes that provide key statistics
on each animal group
CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS:
? Invites students to
compare and contrast how animals communicate and the specific function behind
each unique form of communication
? Reinforces how the five senses are used
in the natural world
? Summarizes different internal and external features
used in animal communication and the key roles they play in reproduction and
survival
? Provides domain-specific vocabulary to aid
comprehension
