Describes how dogs communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.

The real life experience of Koko, a gorilla in California who uses sign language, with a young kitten whom she loved and grieved over when it died.

Explanation and consideration of what animals experience in the afterlife and the concept of good and bad as they apply to animals' nature.

Describes how cats communicate with people through their behavior and sounds and explains how to talk back to them using sounds, behavior, and body language.

"All cats can talk. You just have to know how to speak their language! How to Speak Cat! can help you learn what your pet is saying: Why does she purr? How does she train you to pet her? What does her tail tell you about how she's feeling? Find out how to train your cat to come when you call her, sit up, and play fetch! Fantastic photos of kids and their pets bring cat language to life, and exciting tricks and games make learning to speak cat rewarding...

"Describes information and tips on understanding dogs"--Provided by publisher.

Describes experiments in which apes and dolphins have been taught aspects of human language and discusses the contributions of these experiments to our understanding of animal intelligence.

"While swimming off the coast of Maui, Susan Casey was surrounded by a pod of spinner dolphins. It was a profoundly transporting experience, and it inspired her to embark on a two-year global adventure to explore the nature of these remarkable beings and their complex relationship to humanity. Casey examines the career of the controversial John Lilly, the pioneer of modern dolphin studies whose work eventually led him down some very strange paths....

The author records her visit with Koko, a young gorilla in California who uses sign language and who experiences many of the same feelings a child feels.