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Book Review Animal Sidekicks Amazing Stories of Symbiosis in Animals and Plants

by Macken Murphy

Book Details

Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Published:2012-03-08
Pages:177
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1684492017

Reading Info

Age Range:8-12

About This Book

A richly illustrated gift book about symbiosis in nature, where animal podcaster Macken Murphy highlights unusual and humorous relationships between different animal and plant species.

Our Review

This engaging exploration of animal partnerships introduces young readers to the fascinating science of symbiosis through vibrant illustrations and accessible storytelling. Animal podcaster Macken Murphy guides children through nature's most unusual collaborations, from cleaning stations where fish help each other to fungal networks that connect entire forests. The book masterfully balances scientific accuracy with child-friendly explanations, making complex ecological concepts understandable for elementary school readers while keeping them thoroughly entertained with nature's stranger-than-fiction relationships.

What sets this nature book apart is its focus on the humor and wonder inherent in these biological partnerships, presenting science as a series of delightful discoveries rather than dry facts. Children who love animal stories and curious facts will find themselves drawn into the interconnected world of species cooperation, while parents will appreciate how it nurtures scientific thinking and environmental awareness. The combination of rich visual storytelling and Murphy's podcast-honed narrative voice creates an immersive reading experience that will leave young naturalists seeing the natural world as a web of fascinating relationships rather than isolated creatures.

Themes

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction