Books in Smartest Animals series

With the largest brain of any land animal, elephants demonstrate their intelligence in many different forms. These compassionate and artistic animals are one of the few who will care for young that is not their own. The close-knit society of elephants and their many forms of intelligence are explored in this fascinating book. Vivid photographs and the easy-to-follow narrative inform young readers on these enchanting mammals.

Horses are majestic and beautiful, but they are also highly intelligent and sublimely sensitive. Once thought to be incapable of abstract thought, horses are actually quite capable of performing cognitive tasks. How and what horses can learn is thoroughly examined in this enlightening volume. Vibrant images and accessible text guides readers through the interesting world of horses.

The alarm sounds and Lyric bolts into action. She knows just what to do in an emergency. Lyric is a service dog who has been trained to help her owner out of danger. She knocks off the phone receiver and presses the key, calling 911—and saves her owner's life! Lyric isn't the only smart dog in the kennel. People are discovering why dogs really are man's best friend. In Dogs, kids will read many exciting stories of dogs displaying their amazing intelligence. From saving lives, detecting cancer, and communicating using body language, dogs are surprising people with their intelligence and ingenuity.

One of our closest relatives, the Chimp, is also one the most intelligent animals. Their communication, interactions, and emotions are very advanced. This educational book introduces readers to the world of chimpanzees and gives in-depth, yet accessible explanations of their various types of intelligence. Wonderful photographs draw children in and encourage them to read about these fascinating beings that can create and use their own tools.

These red haired primates demonstrate amazing intelligence, and they are resourceful, emotional, and playful. This enlightening resource delves into the lives of orangutans giving thorough and easily comprehensible information. Vibrant photographs and accessible text capture the interest of young readers and inspires them to learn more about these fascinating animals.