Animal Teamwork

Did you know that a group of wolves is called a pack? This book gives readers an up-close look at life within a wolf pack. Each wolf has a role to play in order for the pack to survive. Wolves are great communicators. They use their communication skills to work together, especially when hunting. Amazing photographs are paired with accessible text to make this book both educational and fun. Fact boxes on each spread provide additional chances for young readers to learn about these incredible creatures.

When it comes to getting things done, meerkats know that teamwork is the way to go. Families of these furry little critters often live together, forming communities of up to fifty members. They protect other group members by taking turns being a lookout and scanning the area for danger. This book provides students with an in-depth look at how meerkats live and work together. Engaging text and fact boxes make this elementary life-science topic easy to understand and introduces readers to many fascinating facts about meerkats.

Elephants are smart. They can sense when another elephant needs help, and they know how to work together. Adult elephants often use teamwork to rescue a baby elephant that has become stuck in mud. This fascinating book explores how elephants live in the wild and work together to survive. Fact boxes highlight key information on each spread. Nonfiction features including a glossary and an index support the Common Core standards for early elementary instruction. Full-color photographs make this a fascinating read.

Ants work together every day in order to survive. This book explores the different roles that different types of ants play within their colony. Readers will learn about how teamwork is essential to keep an anthill running smoothly. Full-color images and age-appropriate text make this book an engaging exploration of an important elementary life-science topic. Fact boxes provide additional learning opportunities. Students will love reading about how little ants can do big things when they work as a team.

Gorillas are social animals that live in groups called troops. They're the largest primates on Earth, but these big creatures can be quite gentle. In this book, readers will learn about gorilla families and how they work together to find food and raise their young. This important elementary life-science subject is explained in rich detail, and full-color images add depth to the text. Fact boxes provide fascinating information to spark students' interest. Important conservation issues are also discussed.

Whales are known for working together, often when hunting for food. Orcas use teamwork to herd fast-swimming fish into groups so they're easier to catch. Sperm whales use a similar technique. Humpback whales work in teams of up to 20 whales using a method called bubble-net feeding to catch their prey. Beautiful, full-color photographs on every page make this an exciting introduction to the ways whales interact with each other to survive. This exciting elementary life-science topic will inspire even reluctant young readers.