Kalman, Bobbie,

How and what do animals learn? / Bobbie Kalman. - 24 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm. - All about animals close-up . - All about animals close-up. .

Includes bibliographical references (page 23) and index.

How do animals learn? -- On their own -- Bird parents -- What do mammals learn? -- Finding food -- Social animals -- How they communicate -- Learning to use tools -- Super senses -- To come.

"This fascinating book explains that some animals must learn the basics of staying alive from their mothers, while others know how to survive without being taught. Students will discover how some bird and mammal mothers teach their babies how to find food and keep safe from predators. Readers will also learn about other animal skills such as finding their way over great distances. People need help from navigation instruments, radar, or maps. Animals use cues such as the sun, stars, or Earth's magnetic field when they are swimming or flying. This book asks students to look at the skills of animals and compare them to their knowledge and ways of learning."--

Ages 5-8 K to grade 3

ISBN: 9780778714620 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778714624 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 9780778714682 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778714683 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2014049629

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Animal behavior.
Parental behavior in animals.
Animal intelligence.
Instinct.

LC Class. No.: QL751.5 / .K33635 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 591.5