Salvatore and the Goats of Mount Etna

Description

Salvatore and the Goats of Mount Etna (Listening to Animals)
by Uschi Müller

ISBN: 9781771649285
Hardcover, new

Brief Description:
Based on a true story, this thrilling picture book for kids 4-8 captures
the incredible science of animal senses, and the surprising ways they can
help us. It’s Salvatore’s first time herding the goats in his home, located
at the foot of the still very active volcano, Mount Etna. With instructions
from his papa that he must not let the goats boss him around, Salvatore is
determined to do a good job and make sure they follow his command. But
today something seems wrong. The goats become restless, and run away, which
they have never done before. Do the goats sense something that Salvatore
doesn’t? As he soon discovers, their special “sixth sense” may just save
the day. Salvatore and the Goats of Mount Etna features: Incredible science
about animals’ “sixth sense,” including how they can detect natural
disasters before they happen, such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and
tsunamis. Backmatter on ICARUS, the project currently studying animal
senses, and its incredibly discoveries about animal behavior. This awe-
inspiring picture book will inspire readers to think differently about
animal intelligence, and better trust the animals in their own lives.
Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute

Target Age Group: Ages 4 to 8