The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom cover

The Animal Mating Game: The Wacky, Weird World of Sex in the Animal Kingdom

Author: Downer, Ann

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 7.8
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 21566
Points per Word 0.000185
Page Count 104
Points per Page 0.038462

Description

This book explores the diverse mating behaviors and reproductive strategies found throughout the animal kingdom, examining how animals from birds and reptiles to fishes, amphibians, mammals, and select invertebrates ensure species survival. It details the various courtship rituals, mate selection processes, and reproductive methods that different animals employ. The book explains why certain mating practices that may seem strange to humans are essential for animal survival and species continuation.

Quick Summary

This book pulls back the curtain on the wackiest, weirdest, and most surprising mating rituals in the entire animal kingdom. From birds that breakdance to insects that explode, readers discover bizarre animal behaviors that sound too crazy to be true but are absolutely real. If your kid loves the gross-out humor and surprising facts in books like "Grossology" or "Ripley's Believe It or Not," they'll be obsessed with this animal encyclopedia. With a 7.8 AR level and 4.0 points, it's perfect for curious kids in grades 4 through 7 who think they know everything about animals but haven't seen anything yet.