Written by Christina Couch & Cara Giaimo, Illustrated by Daniel Duncan
This is a fun nonfiction book about animals that use their enhanced senses to help humans. From dogs that find whale poop in the ocean, to goats that clear weeds to help the spread of wildfires, to dolphins who detect underwater mines, this book delves into the lives of these animal helpers. Each chapter covers a different animal and how they use their special senses to help humans. I love that there are also experiments for kids to try at home to use their own senses in fun ways as well. Photos, illustrations, and fun facts make this book appealing for middle grade students.
Reviewed by Kaylene Fetzer, Librarian, Magna Elementary
Review shared in April 2023
Rating: ★★★★✩ (4 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 4-6
Detector Dogs, Dynamite Dolphins and other animals with super Sensory Powers
Written by Christina Couch & Cara Giaimo, Illustrated by Daniel Duncan
MIT Kids Press
167 pages
Release Date: September 22, 2022
ISBN: 9781536219128 (hardcover) / 9781536229530 (paperback)
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
