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Davies, Nicola

Just the Right Size: Why Big Animals Are Big and Little Animals Are Little

64 pp. | Candlewick | July, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-7636-3924-2 $14.99
(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Neal Layton. Davies considers the physics of anatomical structures, comparing humans' capabilities to those of smaller animals such as flies and geckos; the discussion then turns to what happens on the cellular level. Layton's cartoon illustrations are an excellent complement to the text, assisting in the visualization of the mathematical relationships and also adding humor with anthropomorphized animals and cells. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2009

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