Smart Animals

De Waal reviews the rise and fall of the mechanistic view of animals and opens our minds to the idea that animal minds are far more intricate and complex than we have assumed. De Waal's landmark work will convince you to rethink everything you thought you knew about animal - and human - intelligence.

Mama's Last Hug opens with the dramatic farewell between Mama, a dying 59-year-old chimpanzee matriarch, and biologist Jan Van Hooff. This heartfelt final meeting of two longtime friends offers a window into how deep and instantly recognizable these bonds can be. So begins Frans de Waal's whirlwind tour of new ideas and findings about animal emotions, based on his renowned studies of the social and emotional lives of chimpanzees, bonobos, and other primates.

What if every page you turn makes you shout, “Wait… WHAT?!” Did you know… Marie Curie once used glowing radium as a homemade nightlight? A single software bug once cost NASA millions? You can generate electricity just by walking, dancing—or even shaking a leg? Some black holes spin faster than your kitchen blender? Welcome to Mind-Blowing Facts You Can’t Unlearn — the fun facts book packed with 100 unbelievable (but true!) stories that will make you laugh, learn, and never look at the world the same way again. Why Readers Love It 100 facts, each in under 5 minutes – perfect ...

Ignite your child’s curiosity in just minutes a day—no screens, no boredom, and no repeated facts, even if your young explorer has heard it all before! Do you wish your child would put down the tablet and pick up a book that’s just as entertaining—and a whole lot more educational? Have you struggled to find a gift that keeps curious minds engaged and learning, without the yawns or eye-rolls? Are you searching for a resource that sparks endless “Wow!” moments, answers their wildest questions, and inspires new adventures far beyond the page? If you nodded yes, you’re in the ...

A plain‑language guide that teaches you to evaluate claims about animal minds the way comparative‑cognition researchers do—by tracing every headline back to evidence, controls, rival explanations, and the limits of what science can honestly say. How much of what we say about animal minds is careful science, and how much is a story we tell ourselves? This book gives you a working researcher's toolkit for reading the biggest claims in comparative cognition, grounded in named studies, dated policy events, and calibrated language. Ready for the classroom, the clinic, the courtroom, or the...

This delightful narrative takes listeners on a powerful search to unlock the secrets of dog cognition, based on evidence from trainers, owners, behaviorists, and the animals themselves. With in-depth reporting and more than a few personal adventures, best-selling author Jennifer S. Holland digs into what intelligence really means.

Looking to amaze your friends and stump your teachers? Get ready to become the most clever know-it-all with this jam-packed book of the craziest animal facts! From shaggy wooly mammoths with tusks so huge they had to shovel snow with them to velociraptors that eviscerated prey with their vicious ankle claws, this book covers all the deadly dinosaurs and extinct beasts you need to terrify your classmates. Learn how the Megalodon shark could bite a school bus in half with choppers the size of bowling balls. Or how the giant ground sloth was like a 20-foot long living tank covered in armor. ...

In this hilarious, "dazzling" romp, a foul-mouthed crow is humanity's only chance to survive a zombie apocalypse–think Watership Down meets Dawn of the Dead (Mona Awad, author of Bunny). S.T. is a bird of simple pleasures: hanging out with his human owner, Big Jim, trading insults with...

Take a front-row seat to nature’s most jaw-dropping secrets! Incredible Animal Facts for Smart Kids is a fun, fact-packed adventure for curious readers who love learning about the wild world around them. From super-strong beetles and lightning-fast cheetahs to clever dolphins and bizarre deep-sea creatures, this book is bursting with surprising truths that make kids say, “No way!”—and then want to read one more page. Inside, kids will discover: Mind-blowing animal adaptations and survival tricks Unusual habitats—from treetops to the deepest ocean zones Record-breaking creatures (...

Did you know that Cleopatra lived closer to the invention of the iPhone than the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza? Did you also know that there's a lake so pink that it looks like a strawberry milkshake?... but don't drink the water! 250 Random Facts for Curious Kids will absolutely BLOW YOUR MIND with some of the coolest, most interesting facts you've ever heard! Like, did you know the world's largest pizza was over 131ft in diameter? You'd need a few friends to help you eat that one! Learning facts is totally awesome for your child because it: Boosts their brainpower: Learning new ...

This program features multicast narration. "This audiobook, written by two experts in middle-grade fiction, is a perfect family listen."- AudioFile The New York Times bestselling authors of Bob, Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass, introduce young listeners to a little free library guarded by a cat and...

There's a new animal joining Bunny and the gang. Ai – a supersonic, super-fast aye-aye! But how will Ai fit in to the Woods? What mischievous schemes is Skunky cooking up? And will Monkey ever stop trying to hit her with a stick?

Did you know that only around a quarter of the Sahara Desert is covered in sand? And did you know that cash machines in Vatican City have an option to read their instructions in Latin? Did you know tug-of-war and rope climbing used to be official Olympic sports? There is no denying that the world is super interesting, and these Super Interesting Facts for Smart Kids prove precisely that!

From beloved authors Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko, Dogtown is an uplifting adventure sure to find a forever home in listeners’ hearts. Dogtown is a shelter for stray dogs, misbehaving dogs, and discarded robot dogs, whose owners have outgrown them. Chance, a real dog, has been in...

🔥 CURIOSITY EXPLOSION! 2000+ Mind-Blowing Facts for Super Smart Kids ⭐ The Ultimate Fun-Fact Adventure for Young Explorers – Science, History, Animals, Space & More! ⭐ 🚀 Ignite Your Child’s Love for Learning with the Most Explosive Fact Book Ever Created! Tired of hearing "I’m bored!" or watching your kid scroll mindlessly on screens? Say hello to the book that turns curiosity into an addiction! Packed with 2,000+ jaw-dropping, kid-approved facts, this encyclopedia of wonder transforms learning into a thrilling treasure hunt—perfect for kids who devour knowledge like candy...

★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Are you ready to become the ultimate trivia master? Look no further than "Amusing Facts For Adventurous Minds: 1608 Random Facts In the Realm of History, Human Body, Natural Disasters, Ancient Civilizations, Science and Unbelievable Facts Mashup." Do you want to impress your friends and family with an endless supply of fascinating facts? Discover the benefits of reading this book, including expanding your knowledge and entertaining your loved ones ...

Meet Charles Emerson Crashoweski the Third—better known as Crash—a green-eyed, red-furred, fur-matted feline with more attitude than manners. Aloof, opinionated, and morally allergic to effort (unless tuna is involved), Crash is a cat with one mission: stay out of trouble… unless trouble deserves it. In a world overrun by smart appliances, nosy humans, and wannabe kittens named Buttons, Crash delivers an epic, hilarious, tail-whipping account of what it means to be a cat who simply cannot be bothered—until the fate of the living room (and the litter box) depends on him. Prepare to ...

🌟 Discover Endless Fascination with "Trivia and Stories for Smart Kids" – The Ultimate 2-in-1 Collection! Step into a world of knowledge and adventure with "Trivia and Stories for Smart Kids," a 363-page book for young readers aged seven and up. This unique collection combines over 2024 exciting facts with enthralling stories that expand upon these facts, creating a rich and engaging learning experience. 🌍 Why You'll Love This Book: Expansive Content: The book's first part offers over 2024 fascinating facts across various topics. The second part builds on these facts with ...

Monkey and the gang are on a hunt to find Bunny after he mysteriously disappeared. On their search they'll be bamboozled by Old Bunny, Neanderbunny, the mysterious Shadow Bunny and the always-confusing Not Bunny. Will they ever find their faithful friend?

Since he crash-landed to earth in a rocket, Monkey has been causing absolute mayhem! Bunny and the gang have almost had enough. In this rollicking comic extravaganza, the pint-sized friends must tackle a helliphant, rocket-powered hot air balloons and the most mind-boggling creatures of all ... 'hew–mans' ...