Donkeys and dogs, foxes and lions, cats, crocodiles, cows and cranes, hares and horse, fleas and flies -- all make their appearance in these delightful, and often edifying, tales from the medieval religious literature of three traditions : Christian, Jewish, and Islamic. Most of the human beings who make their appearance in these tales represent the best of their kind, and Professor Bell warns that no animal who reads this book should unwarily assume that the majority of humankind resembles them.

"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.

"For the first time, a historian of science draws evidence from across the world to show how humans and other animals are astonishingly similar when it comes to their feelings and the ways in which they lose their minds"--

Learn about hibernation, migration, and other ways that animals cope with the change of the seasons.

Have you ever wondered if your dog might be a bit depressed? How about heartbroken or homesick? Animal Madness takes these questions seriously, exploring the topic of mental health and recovery in the animal kingdom.

Learn all about your favorite animals with this nonfiction lift-the-flap board book! Did you know that bees have eyes but they don’t have ears? Did you know that chickens can’t fly? Or that zebras sleep standing up? Filled with tons of cool facts about all of your favorite animals, plus colorful flaps to lift, this nonfiction board book is fact-filled and interactive!