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Do Lizards Eat Ice Cream? Spiral-Bound | 2020-10-13

Etta Kaner Jenna Piechota (Illustrated by)

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A fun and factual exploration of how animals stay cool in hot weather

A fun, factual, interactive exploration of how animals stay cool in hot weather, for ages 4 to 8

Do koalas run through sprinklers? Do ants sit in front of air conditioners? No! But in ultra-hot weather, animals and humans alike have adopted creative ways to beat the heat. From lizards that dance to keep their feet cool, to elephants that use their ears like fans, this funny and informative book reveals how animals adapt to survive warm weather.

Written in question-and-answer format and featuring playful imagery, this summery sequel to Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? encourages discussion and laughter. Questions and fun facts are paired with comical illustrations of animals trying human tactics to keep cool. Funny and accessible phrasing makes each animal adaptation easy to understand and will spark curiosity in STEM learning.
  • A sequel to Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? by award-winning children's nonfiction author Etta Kaner
  • Interactive elements engage kids and make this a great nonfiction read-aloud choice in classrooms or at home
  • Introduces kids to new and unusual creatures, with STEM curriculum links to animal adaptations
Do koalas run through sprinklers? Do ants sit in front of air conditioners? No! But in ultra-hot weather, animals and humans alike have adopted creative ways of beating the heat.

From lizards that dance to keep their feet cool, to elephants that use their ears like fans, this funny and informative book reveals how animals adapt to survive warm weather.

Written in question-and-answer format and featuring playful imagery, this summery sequel to Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate? encourages discussion and laughter. Questions and fun facts are paired with comical illustrations of animals trying human tactics to keep cool. Humorous and accessible phrasing makes each animal adaptation easy to understand and will spark curiosity about the unfamiliar animals readers will meet.
Publisher: Owlkids Books
Original Binding: Hardcover Picture Book
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 1771473983
Item Weight: 0.7 lbs
Dimensions: 7.5 x 0.4 x 9.0 inches
"Silly questions and sensible, sometimes surprising answers show how animals cope with hot temperatures." -Kirkus Reviews

ETTA KANER writes for both children and educators. Many of her books have won awards including the Silver Birch award, the Henry Bergh award, the Animal Behaviour Society award, the Science Writers and Communicators of Canada award, the Scientific American Young Readers book award and the Science in Society book award. Etta lives in Toronto, Canada.