Talk, Talk, Squawk!: A Human's Guide to Animal Communication

Nicola Davies

Candlewick Press, Nov 8, 2011 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 64 pages

How does a stinkbug flirt, a bee give orders, or a panda say "back off"? A celebrated duo is back with a guide to messaging, animal-style.

Humans aren't the only creatures who are constantly talking and transmitting messages: animals find all sorts of ways to keep in touch without saying a word. They use colors, patterns, smells, movements, vibrations, sounds, and even electricity to help them identify their own family or "team" -- not to mention find food and shelter, defend their territory, woo the proper mate, and care for their young. From the chatter of dolphins to the click of a moth, from the stripes of a reef fish to the rumbling of elephants, this funny, fascinating book unlocks the mysteries of how animals talk and squawk to one another-- and how humans try to talk back.

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Review: Talk, Talk, Squawk!: A Human's Guide to Animal Communication

User Review  - Anna Bryce - Goodreads

Talk, Talk, Squawk Nicola Davies presents a fun, different perspective way to view animals in this light hearted book about how we communicate with the little creatures that we admire. She gives us a ...

Review: Talk, Talk, Squawk!: A Human's Guide to Animal Communication

User Review  - Marcie - Goodreads

Teachers looking for an interesting non-fiction read aloud are rewarded here. The combination of graphic and cartoon illustration makes for good non-fiction writing models. Kids who are fascinated by the gross will love the book design and why the panda picture is on the title page.

About the author

Nicola Davies has written many award-winning books for children. She is the author of four previous titles illustrated by Neal Layton, as well as BIG BLUE WHALE, ONE TINY TURTLE, SURPRISING SHARKS, and BAT LOVES THE NIGHT. Nicola Davies lives in Somerset, England.

Neal Layton is the illustrator of POOP, EXTREME ANIMALS, WHAT's EATING YOU, and JUST THE RIGHT SIZE, all written by Nicola Davies. Neal Layton lives in Portsmouth, England.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Talk, Talk, Squawk!: A Human's Guide to Animal Communication
• Author: Nicola Davies
• Illustrated by: Neal Layton
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Candlewick Press, 2011
• ISBN: 0763650889, 9780763650889
• Length: 64 pages
• Subjects: Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General; Nature / Animals / General; Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General