It’s fight time for the Nile crocodile and the hippopotamus! One animal is A Toothy Tyrant, and the other animal is A Territorial Titan. Both fighters have an aggressiveness that is unpredictable. But which one will be crowned champion of the River Rumble?
It’s fight time for the gorilla and the leopard! One animal is The Showy Silverback, and the other animal is The Treetop Terror. Both fighters know how to use strategy for their benefit. But which one will be crowned champion of the Jungle War?
It’s fight time for the cougar and the gray wolf! One animal is The Silent Stalker, and the other animal is The Alpha Dog. Both fighters attack with a powerful bite. But which one will be crowned champion of the Cat and Dog Fight?
Ten mystery primates put themselves out there in this book. They show their most flattering and unflattering features. For example, one points out its pretty red hair while another one calls attention to its big nose. Each primate hopes to be known by young readers.
A snake with a lure on its tail is one of the ten mystery snakes in this book. It is an expert trickster. And along with the other snakes, it wants to find out how smart young readers are compared to foolish prey.
Ten mystery marsupials are out of the pouch in this book. They are bored of hide-and-seek and ready to play a guessing game instead. Each one has a clue prepared to highlight a defining quirk. Will these clues be giveaways for young readers?
Ten mystery bears bare their physical differences in this book. They want to test if young readers can spot their special traits and call them by their correct names. Some of the bears have been called by the wrong name before, and that bothers them.
A little pony and a large draft horse join up with eight other mystery horsies in this book. The little pony is not worried about measuring up. And the large draft horse is not hiding its size. They want to stand out to young readers.
Ten mystery lizards make fashion statements in this book. There is one wearing a large cape.There is another one covered in edgy spikes. There is even one waving a beautiful fan.Which of the lizards will young readers instantly know by style cues alone?
Ten mystery insects get to have close-ups in this book. This is new for them because they usually just blend in with background scenery. But they are magnified for young readers to study. Will kids be able to identify these bugs when not speck-like?
Mystery dogs representing ten popular breeds show off in this book. They hope young readers might recognize them by their famous features. But no matter, they will make known what makes them stand out as special. Each one is proud to have a one-of-a-kind look.
Ten mystery wild cats come together and make this book their habitat. They wonder if young readers can tell them apart. Several are spotted, but the details of their dots are different. Many have excess hair, but the extra fluff grows on different body parts.
Ten mystery birds not of the same feather flock together in this book. They are gathered to test the bird-watching skills of young readers. Will kids be able to identify them correctly after limited observation? Or will one kind of bird be confused with another?
Ten mystery dinosaurs from different prehistoric time periods and with different appetites coexist in this book. They may be extinct creatures, but they think young readers might recognize them from pictures and other recreations. Each one has a trademark look to show and tell about.
A cat with a bad hair day, a cat without much hair, and eight other mystery furballs slowly come into view in this book. Young readers get a partial glimpse at each cat first. Then they get a better look and learn an interesting revelation.
From millions of years ago to present day, our national parks teem with life. This title explores the creatures that called, and call, these parks home. Part of our 21st Century Skills Library, this series introduces concepts of natural sciences and social studies centered around a sense of adventure.
Save Pollinators focuses on the importance of pollinators and the extinction crisis, what is threatening pollinators, what we can do to help pollinators, and what is already being done to combat the pollinator extinction crisis.
Save Carnivores focuses on the importance of carnivores and the extinction crisis, what is threatening carnivores, what we can do to help carnivores, and what is already being done to combat the carnivore extinction crisis.
Save Amphibians focuses on the importance of amphibians and the extinction crisis, what is threatening amphibians, what we can do to help amphibians, and what is already being done to combat the amphibian extinction crisis.
Save Birds focuses on the importance of birds and the extinction crisis, what is threatening birds, what we can do to help birds, and what is already being done to combat the bird extinction crisis.
Elephants explores the fascinating minds of elephants, featuring exceptional elephants, what scientists are learning about elephant minds, and how we can help elephants thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
Dogs explores the fascinating minds of dogs, featuring exceptional dogs, what scientists are learning about dog minds, and how we can help dogs thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
Birds explores the fascinating minds of birds, featuring exceptional birds, what scientists are learning about bird minds, and how we can help birds thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
Apes explores the fascinating minds of apes, featuring exceptional apes, what scientists are learning about ape minds, and how we can help apes thrive. Amazing Animal Minds teaches readers that not only do animals feel, but they also form relationships, mourn their dead, and play tricks on each other. Fascinating facts and color designs aid engagement and discovery.
In the sky, you might mistake one for an eagle or an osprey, but up close, it's exactly what you imagine from the name--turkey vultures are not pretty! In this entertaining book, Professor Oddfeather offers bite-sized facts on the turkey vulture's habitat, how they act as nature's clean-up crew, and how vomit is their best defense. A "Battle of the Birds" comparison pits the the turkey vulture against a wild turkey. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.
