Illustrated with exquisite, detailed paintings by the author, this book clearly details particular adaptations of amazing structures built by twelve different animals as well as distinctive aspects of the behavior of these architects. The animals described are both exotic and familiar, primarily birds and insects, but also include a harvest mouse, gladiator tree frog, stickleback fish and beavers. Most of these constructions and animal behavior are not familiar to either children or adults and will fascinate readers of all ages.

Recommended in Nature's Course (March/April 1997) published by CCEL.