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Secret of the Singing Mice...and More!
Scientists studying lab mice have discovered that this little rodent has something in common with people, particularly when males are looking for a date. Meanwhile, in the country of Chile, scientists have uncovered that the little furry degu has eyes that perceive what people would never see. Ground squirrels can communicate with each other very loudly, but sometimes they whisper...what are they saying? Readers learn how the bizarre-looking star-nose mole uses its nose underwater in a way scientists never believed possible. They'll learn what the tiny sac-winged bat has in common with people, especially with babies. Can they guess what it is?
* Reviews *
These books offer fascinating accounts of how scientists systematically analyzed, tested, and proved their theories or how their findings led to other, serendipitous discoveries. Singing Mice discusses the sac-winged baby bats' early communication skills, the ultrasonic mating calls of male mice, and what colors degus can see. Suffocating Slime Trap explains that the hagfish's mucous secretion kills predators, the flounder's special antifreeze molecules protect it in colder waters, and more. Science experiments are thoughtfully placed to inspire exploration, and captioned, full-color photos appear throughout., School Library Journal February 2009
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