Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird

Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird

by Pamela S. Turner
Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird

Crow Smarts: Inside the Brain of the World's Brightest Bird

by Pamela S. Turner

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Overview

“Bird brain” is a compliment when you learn that New Caledonia crows can outsmart scientists! Engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs makes for an excellent addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.

One of the biggest differences between humans and animals is the ability to understand cause and effect, yet New Caledonian crows can comprehend this concept. The crows’ intelligence opens the larger discussions of how brain size affects intellect and evolutionary intelligence. If crows perceive more than we realized, can they outsmart the scientists?

Readers will see crows learning how to use extensive tools crafted from the natural world around them without any outside influence. When these crows are placed in a controlled environment, they are able to solve complex problems with an ease that is almost uncanny. In this new paperback format, 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780358133605
Publisher: HarperCollins
Publication date: 01/14/2020
Series: Scientists in the Field Series
Edition description: Reprint
Pages: 80
Sales rank: 751,029
Product dimensions: 8.80(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile: 940L (what's this?)
Age Range: 10 - 12 Years

About the 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. She lives in California.
www.pamelasturner.com
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