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We Are ALL Animals is a nonfiction Middle-Grade book describing how animals and humans have more in common than you might suspect. The author is also a veterinarian and advocates that doctors for humans and animals should conduct research together, as we are similar in many ways. The book provides information on humans and related animals that share attributes such as DNA, vertebrate anatomy, mammalian traits, sensory systems, and mobility.
The language is age-appropriate and defines new words in an understandable way. The illustrations and occasional photographs help demonstrate the message. This book uniquely shares basic biology and anatomy by comparing humans and animals. Through this approach, not only does it teach scientific facts, but it also encourages empathy for our animal compatriots that deserve their space in the habitats that humans too often endanger. Fans of The Ultimate Book of the Human Body (Anne-Sophie Baumann) should check out this book as well.