Kyla Vanderklugt
Science Comics: Crows: Genius Birds
Stealth Science
Why this book counts
- Life Science
- Comics / Graphic Narrative
- Nature Narrative / Field Discovery
- Maker / Problem-Solving
Science Comics: Crows turns tool making, face memory, social behavior, and puzzle solving into visual evidence in a case for crow intelligence. Readers follow the birds' feats and the scientists studying their brains as the comic challenges the insult bird brain.
The science inside
- Animals & Zoology
- Anatomy & Physiology
Your child will meet:
- Crows can make and use tools to solve particular problems.
- Memory for individual faces can influence a crow's later behavior toward humans.
- Complex social behavior can involve communication, learning, and relationships within a group.
- A cognition claim is stronger when a controlled task separates observation from human interpretation.
Use it this way
Parent effort: Quick discussion
From the deepest oceans to the farthest reaches of space--and everything in between-- Science Comics turns STEM topics into unforgettable graphic novel adventures. This smash-hit series has sold over a million copies! Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic--dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! Did you know that crows make their own tools, lead complex social lives, and never forget a human face? Scientists are just beginning to unlock the secrets of the crow's brain to discover how these avian Einsteins can be as smart as some primates, and even perform some of the same cognitive feats as human children! Crows have problem-solving skills that will make you you rethink what it means to be a bird brain! - Science made exciting: Complex STEM topics become fun, accessible, and easy to understand - Expertly researched: Created in collaboration with subject experts to deliver accurate, up-to-date information - A great gift for young scientists: Inspires curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of discovery - Supports classroom learning: A valuable resource for independent reading, school libraries, homeschool curricula, and STEM education
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