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We Build Our Homes: Small Stories of Incredible Animal Architects Children's Asian History The promise of a secondIts not only humans who can build incredible structures: around the world, mammals, birds, and insects can be found building incredible things. From big beaver dams to tiny caddisfly cases, this beautifully illustrated picture book explores each animals incredible home and uncovers the reasons why they build. Featuring 26 creatures from around the world, each amazing animal architect tells its own "micro story" about its impressive architectural