{"product_id":"great-adaptations-kenneth-catania-9780691195254","title":"Great Adaptations: Star-Nosed Moles, Electric Eels, and Other Tales of Evolution's Mysteries Solved","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The irresistible enthusiasm of \u003ci\u003eGreat Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e couldn't come at a better time.\"--David P. Barash, \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Be very amazed.\"--Carl Safina, author of \u003ci\u003eBeyond Words\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBecoming Wild\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow one scientist unlocked the secrets behind some of nature's most astounding animals \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In \u003ci\u003eGreat Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more. He shows not only how studying these animals can provide deep insights into how life evolved, but also how scientific discovery can be filled with adventure and fun. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBeginning with the star-nosed mole, Catania reveals what the creature's nasal star is actually for, and what this tells us about how brains work. He explores how the deceptive hunting strategy of tentacled snakes leads prey straight to their mouths, how eels use electricity to control other animals, and why emerald jewel wasps make zombies out of cockroaches. He also solves the enigma of worm grunting--a traditional technique in which earthworms are enticed out of the ground--by teaming up with professional worm grunters. Catania demonstrates the merits of approaching science with an open mind, considers the role played by citizen scientists, and illustrates that most animals have incredible, hidden abilities that defy our imagination. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExamining some strange and spectacular creatures, \u003ci\u003eGreat Adaptations\u003c\/i\u003e offers a wondrous journey into nature's grand designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kenneth Catania\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0691195250\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780691195254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/15\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.20w x 1.00d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/22\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/29\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 11\/01\/2020 pg. 104\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2021","brand":"Kenneth Catania","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44048240673023,"sku":"9780691195254","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2c7f98f5-3975-4a3a-83e3-0e668af7d836.jpg?v=1684994682","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/great-adaptations-kenneth-catania-9780691195254","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}