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K-3
Illustrated by
Shennen Bersani.
Each on a double-page spread, thirteen brief poems offer silly interpretations of animals' symbiotic relationships. The various rhyme schemes are mostly unsuccessful, but, paired with back matter explaining the scientific concept and differentiating between mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism, they are mildly entertaining vehicles for the information. Bersani's detailed, realistic illustrations are suitable. A matching activity is also appended. Bib.