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What can we learn from watching animals play? Dogs chase each other and wrestle. Cats pounce and bite. These animals may look like they are fighting, but if you pay close attention— as world-renowned biologist Marc Bekoff does—you can see they are playing and learning the rules of their games. In Animals at Play, Bekoff shows us how animals behave when they play, with full-color illustrations showing animals in action and having fun—from squirrels climbing up a tree to polar bears somersaulting in the snow. Bekoff emphasizes how animals communicate, cooperate and learn to play fair and what happens when they break the rules. He uses lively illustrations and simple explanations of what it means when a sea lion swims with kelp in its mouth or when two dogs bow to each other. Bekoff also describes what happens when animals become too aggressive and how they apologize, forgive and learn to trust one another. This entertaining and informative book will delight every child and show readers how animals—and humans—interact when they are having fun.
In this innovative analysis - the first comprehensive, single-author treatment of the subject in this century - Robert Fagen breaks new ground by adopting an evolutionary approach to behavioral development. Basing his research on the natural history of play in animals, as well as on recent advances in theoretical biology, he resolves an essential biological paradox: mammals, including humans, and birds, of every age and species, spend time and energy - even risk physical injury - performing the seemingly inconsequential activities referred to colloquially as play. Features of this unique book include a detailed review of the natural history of play in mammalian and avian species (supplemented by an extensive bibliography); sociobiological analysis of the shifting balance between selfishness and cooperation in animal social play; and discussion of the biological mechanisms underlying beneficial and hamrful effects of play behavior. Robert Fagen uses previously unexploited theory to investigate the phenomenon of play and to generate several novel or unusual insights and questions. His clear, literate style, enhanced by notes, appendices, and numerous lively illustrations, serves to communicate, entertain, and educate professionals and academics as well as general readers who are fascinated with the natural history, psychology, and behavior of animals.
Playtime with the Animals will appeal to children ages 8-12. The book opens with Aliceas birthday party. All her animal friends are invited, and the fun begins! Each animal has a story that describes the daily happenings in the animalas life. Some of these adventures are wild! The stories depict the different personalities of the animals. Among Aliceas animal friends are Big Blue, Fighting Friends, Little Miss Perfect, Pansy Caterpillar, Pig-Lig and Sheppy, to name a few.
This introduction to baby farm animals, with both illustrated and photographic elements and a touch-and-feel element on every spread, follows the adventures of Puppy as he tries to find a friend who wants to play with his new ball with him. This sweet introduction to baby farm animals follows the adventures of Puppy as he tries to find someone to play with him. He hurries over to see his friend Calf, but he is still sleeping. Puppy wants to play with Foal, but she’s still eating her breakfast. Puppy then asks the ducklings if they want to play, but they’re busy having their swimming lesson. Is there anyone who can play with Puppy? Includes a touch-and-feel element on every spread.