Animal architects

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How mammals build their amazing homes

1999
Describes how mammals such as beavers, chimpanzees, moles, and badgers build homes to keep them safe from predators and the elements.

How insects build their amazing homes

1999
Describes how termites, wasps, bees, and ants live and work together in organized colonies that build large, complex homes.

Beavers

dam builders
2011
Photographs and simple text introduce the characteristics and behavior of beavers.

Wombats

burrow builders
2011
Photographs and simple text introduce the characteristics and behavior of wombats.

Prairie dogs

tunnel diggers
2011
Photographs and simple text introduce the characteristics and behavior of prairie dogs.

Coral

reef builders
2011
Discusses the anatomy of coral and how these creatures make impressive reef structures and beautiful habitats for underwater life.

How spiders and other silk makers build their amazing homes

1999
Describes how spiders, caterpillars, and other creatures produce silk and use it to make webs, tents, traps, and homes both above and below ground.

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