This introduction to German shepherds covers the history of the breed, their physical traits as adults and puppies, temperament, behavior, unique talents, and care.
This introduction to boxers covers the history of the breed, their physical traits as adults and puppies, temperament, behavior, unique talents, and care.
This introduction to beagles covers the history of the breed, the physical traits, temperament, behavior, unique talents, and care.
This book examines the history of the Thoroughbred horses, describing the characteristics, temperament, and special qualities of the breed.
Discusses The History Of Appaloosa Horses, What They Look Like, And Facts About Owning One.
This book examines the history of the Arabian horses, describing the characteristics, temperament, and special qualities of the breed.
This book examines the history of Paint horses, describing the characteristics, temperament, and special qualities of the breed.
This book examines the history of the American Quarter Horses, describing the characteristics, temperament, and special qualities of the breed.
This book examines the history of wild horses, describing the characteristics, temperament, and special qualities of the breed.
Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.
Exploring the outdoors can be a thrilling but sometimes puzzling adventure. This field guide to the tracks and scat of North American animals shows readers how to identify the signs that animals leave behind, revealing which creatures are in the area. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Young birders will be captivated by this handy field guide to North American songbirds. It includes vivid descriptions of 100 songbirds and details about where they are found. Full-color photos of each bird are helpful aids for identification. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
From dangerous crocodiles to slithering snakes to tiny turtles and more, this field guide takes readers on an exciting exploration of North American reptiles. Full-color photos accompany the detailed description of each creature. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid powerful predators. Learn about some of the mightiest mammals, attacking from the ground, ice, trees, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th through 6th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most ruthless reptiles, attacking with sharp teeth, wide mouths, and painful venom. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 4th through 6th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Peril may be anywhere in the animal world, especially for prey trying to avoid fierce predators. Learn about some of the most brutal birds, attacking from sky, ground, and water. This engaging hi-lo book draws in 3rd through 5th grade readers with incredible animal content while a 1st and 2nd grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
Step right up to face your fears! Explore wild, wacky, and downright strange animal phobias, from the fear of snakes to the phobia of fur. The circus of fears draws in hi-lo readers from 6th and 7th grade with compelling (and sometimes creepy) phobias while a 3rd to 4th grade reading level makes the information accessible. It’s a roaring good time!
A group of gray wolves silently stalks prey. Once the pack picks one of the older animals in a herd, the apex predators take it down with the speed and strength that no single animal would have been able to manage. All around them, plant life grows lush, healthy bison roam the land, and an eagle picks apart leftovers from the pack’s last kill. Wolves are vital to their ecosystems, controlling the size of prey populations so all life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how wolves shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these powerful predators disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Hundreds of prairie dogs pop out of holes scattered across a field of swaying grasses. They have made a complex web of tunnels below the surface of the grassland while above grazers, flying predators, and even little insects benefit from the healthy home prairie dogs helped create. Prairie dogs are vital to their grassland ecosystems, keeping the soil healthy so the rest of life in the environment can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how prairie dogs shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these little diggers disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Tiny, buzzing bees flit from flower to flower. All around, plants are in bloom and animals are munching away at juicy, ripe fruit thanks to the hard work of these important pollinators. Bees are vital to their ecosystems, helping ground complex food webs that feeds creatures big and small. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how bees shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these buzzing bugs were to disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
Beavers scamper around their pond, cutting down trees, munching on bark, and using the remaining sticks to build up their dams and lodges. All around them, fish splash, insects fly, deer run, and birds land in a calm pool of water that had not been there before the beavers started building. Beavers are vital to wetland ecosystems, building a community of life and maintaining this complex environment. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how beavers shape entire ecosystems, and learn what’s at risk if these busy builders disappear. Approachable text and engaging images bring this timely topic to life.
It’s fight time for Supercroc and Titanoboa! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Triceratops and Stegosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for the Saber-toothed Cat and the Dire Wolf! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
It’s fight time for Spinosaurus and Tyrannosaurus! Which prehistoric powerhouse will win this epic animal battle?
