Look at that happy dog: His mouth turns upward, his tongue hangs out, and his tail wags back and forth. That dog is smiling! Animal researchers have learned that dogs express numerous emotions, such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, fear, and compassion. When Dogs Smile explains how each emotion is expressed through physical manifestations. The book examines why a dog smiles, mopes, barks frantically, and licks the face of its crying owner. Quotes from...

Have you ever wondered why parrots copy human speech? Do they really know what they re saying? When Parrots Speak introduces young readers to these amazing birds and the secret to how and why they imitate words to sound like humans. Fun facts and colorful photographs further enhance the book to help tell the story of these vocal learners. Also included are a Words to Know section to help students learn new vocabulary and a Further Reading section...

Different people find different things funny. Monkeys have been compared to humans in many ways, but this volume explores what makes a monkey chuckle. Readers will learn about the emotions behind a monkey s laughter. Is their panting as they play an indication that they are having fun? Do chimpanzees laugh when they are tickled? Readers won t be able to suppress a smile as they learn all about the side-splitting sides of a monkey s emotions. Full-color...