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Title: Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World’s Brightest Bird
Author: TURNER PAMELA S
Illustrator: COMINS ANDY (PH)
Format: HARDCOVER
Publication date: 01/10/2016
Imprint: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN
Price: $34.00
Publishing status: Active
Join scientists on an island in the Pacific ocean as they observe crows in the wild and attempt to answer the question, “Can a crow outsmart a scientist?” One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand the idea of “If I do X, Y might happen.” New Caledonian crows seem to possess the intelligence to understand this “causal” concept. Why do crows have this ability? What does the crow know and what does it tell us about brain size, the evolution of intelligence, and just who is the smartest creature on the planet? In the latest addition to the Scientists in the Field series, the creators of The Frog Scientist take us to a beautiful Pacific island, where a lively cast of both crows and scientists is waiting to amuse and enlighten us. AGES: 10-12 AUTHOR: Pamela S. Turner has a master's degree in public health from the University of California, Berkeley, and a special interest in microbiology and epidemiology. Her articles for children and adults have appeared in numerous scientific publications. Her books include 'Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog', 'Gorilla Doctors', 'The Frog Scientist', 'Dolphins of Shark Bay', and 'Project Seahorse'. Andy Comins is a California photographer who specializes in portraiture and children's photography. His books include 'The Frog Scientist 'and 'Stronger Than Steel'. You can see his work at www.andycomins.com. Full colour illustrations
ISBN: 9780544416192