Animals make learning about language and the natural world fun! Are bees really busy? Are dogs really lazy? Animal Idioms investigates the truth behind common expressions by examining the unique characteristics and behaviors of each animal. Features: A wide variety of high-interest topics, Well-researched, clearly written informational text, Primary sources with accompanying questions, Multiple prompts and activities for writing, reading, and critical thinking, Charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps Book jacket.