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It takes two

Name: It takes two
ISBN: 9780749656904

By Karen Wallace

Could shared parenting be the secret to raising babies—and which animals do it best?

informative fascinating lively accessible

Genres

Animals Nature Non-fiction

What is It takes two about?

How do animals find a partner and start a family? From colourful displays and surprising courtship dances to carefully built nests and shared parenting, animals have many different ways of working together. Karen Wallace explores how creatures attract mates, raise their young and divide family responsibilities. Discover animals that stay together for life, parents that share the workload and some of the remarkable behaviours that help new life begin in the natural world.

About the author

Karen Wallace is a much-loved author who grew up in Canada and now lives in England. She has written many exciting books for children, including 'Raspberries on the Yangtze' and the popular 'Dinosaur Cove' series. Karen enjoys exploring nature and often uses her adventures as inspiration for her wonderful stories.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2004

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