Tricksters, Takers, and Team Players: Teaming Up for the Hunt

By Alisha Gabriel

Why would a coyote hunt with a badger? Why do birds follow cows? Why would a monkey share the forest with deer below?

Some animals hunt alone, some stay with their packs, but some team up with animals from another species.

From coyotes and badgers working side by side, to chital deer following langur monkeys for fallen fruit, to hornbills calling mongooses to hunt together, this nonfiction picture book shows how animals survive by forming powerful partnerships. TRICKSTERS, TAKERS, AND TEAM PLAYERS will let young readers explore the wild world of animal teamwork.

Kids will learn about:

- Mutualism: when both animals benefit.
- Commensalism: when one benefits and the other is not harmed.
- Parasitism: when one benefits and the other is hurt.

...and so much more

With clear, real-world examples paired with vibrant illustrations, TRICKSTERS, TAKERS, AND TEAM PLAYERS makes learning about symbiotic relationships simple, engaging, and fun.

Perfect for curious kids who love animals, nature, and surprising facts about the wild.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1998426300
• ISBN13: 9781998426300
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Tielmour Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 8.8"