When animals talk, just what are they saying? When a chimp smacks his lips, is he hungry or happy? When a wolf flattens her ears, should you be worried? Animalanguage takes children inside animal worlds to eavesdrop on their conversations. And readers will be amazed at what they discover: red-winged blackbirds make different warning calls depending on which predator is approaching; agitated cuttlefish send ripples of light and dark color over their bodies; and elephants can send messages to each other from miles away. Vibrant photographs capture the visual display of some of the world’s most intriguing creatures, and the accompanying CD lets children listen to fascinating animal sounds as they read.

DR. DAVID STONE, a zoologist and wildlife conservationist, has worked for many years as a writer and advisor for the World Wildlife Fund, the United Nations and others.

DR. MARC BEKOFF, professor of organismic biology at the University of Colorado, has published twelve books and is the general editor of the Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior.