Animal Architects

By Amy Cherrix, Chris Sasaki (illustrator),

Book cover of Animal Architects

Book description

This fascinating nonfiction picture book about animal construction projects will captivate young scientists and naturalists—and have them looking for more in their own backyards!

Did you know the natural world is a construction zone? All over Earth, on land and at sea, animals are building the most amazing things. From…

When you buy books, we may earn a commission that helps keep our lights on (or join the rebellion as a member).

Why read it?

1 author picked Animal Architects as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Each spread in this memorable book offers beautiful illustrations and a feast of information for curious kids. Featured animals include prairie dogs, trapdoor spiders, satin bower birds, coral, and others. The text focuses on these species as builders—of cozy homes, traps for prey, special spots to attract mates, and more. Starting with the book title on the cover (the reader can see how it was “built” with cross-hatch lines guiding letter placement!), I was totally engaged. So much information, so well shared! I fell in love with the teeny, tiny harvest mouse.

From Janet's list on interesting animals.

Want books like Animal Architects?

Our community of 12,000+ authors has personally recommended 100 books like Animal Architects.

Browse books like Animal Architects

Book cover of Fourteen Monkeys: A Rain Forest Rhyme
Book cover of Wombat
Book cover of Trapped! A Whale's Rescue

Share your top 3 reads of 2024!

And get a beautiful page showing off your 3 favorite reads.

1,188

readers submitted
so far, will you?