A wombat scoops and sweeps with powerful paws to dig an underground maze. A titmouse winds and weaves grasses to build a sturdy padded nest...with a drawbridge. Animal Architects shows creatures that tunnel, bore wood, weave, and mould clay; animals that adjust for temperature and comfort, make bolt holes for times of danger, store food for their offspring. It celebrates the engineers and architects of the animal world.

 

This book was recognised in the Book of the Year category by the Children's Book Council of Australia Awards.

There are 32 pages in this book. It is an anthology. This book was published 2005 by Allen & Unwin .

John Nicholson studied and worked as an architect before turning to book design, illustration and writing.