An explanation of the life cycle and life span of horses, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a horse’s growth process from embryo to foal to yearling to mature horse.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of goats, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a goat’s growth process from embryo to kid to mature goat.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of sheep, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a sheep’s growth process from embryo to lamb to mature sheep.
An explanation of the life cycle and life span of chickens, using up-close photographs and step-by-step text to follow a chicken’s growth process from egg to chick to mature chicken.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of bats, describing the flying mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are nocturnal.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of snakes, describing the slithering reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do not have legs.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of tigers, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these big cats.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of eagles, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these birds of prey.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of penguins, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flightless marine birds.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of elephants, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these lumbering land animals.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of zebras, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these striped, hoofed mammals.
A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of pandas, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these black-and-white bears.
Peer into the nocturnal Tasmanian forests with this high-interest introduction to the sharp-toothed carnivorous marsupials known as Tasmanian devils.
Peer into the nocturnal Madagascan forest canopies with this high-interest introduction to the long-fingered primates known as aye-ayes.
Peer into the nocturnal skies with this high-interest introduction to the large fruit bats known as flying foxes.
Peer into the nocturnal Southeast Asian tropical forests with this high-interest introduction to the venomous primates known as slow lorises.
Peer into the nocturnal North American forests with this high-interest introduction to the green-winged insects known as luna moths.
Peer into the nocturnal forests with this high-interest introduction to the pale, broad-winged birds of prey known as barn owls.
The polar bear is known by many names in different languages—White Bear, Ice Bear, Sea Bear. It is Sailor of the Icebergs, Whale’s Curse, Seal’s Dread. It is the animal deserving of great respect, the Ever-wandering One, the Master of Helping Spirits, Grandfather, or God’s Dog. Whatever its name, what is certain is that this majestic, Arctic animal is threatened by extinction and in need of human protection before it disappears from our world forever.
A look at chameleons, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their color-changing skin, behaviors, relationships with humans, and fragile status in the world today.
A look at bison, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their shaggy coats, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.
A prekindergarten-level introduction to monkeys, covering their growth process, behaviors, the trees they call home, and such defining physical features as their tails.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close to the body. Una exploración básica de la apariencia, el comportamiento y el hábitat del avestruz, un ave africana grande que corre a gran velocidad. También incluye una cuento folclórico que explica por qué el avestruz mantiene sus alas pegadas al cuerpo.
A basic introduction to mites, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to live on animals and in dust. Some of our world’s most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures looks into the microscope, combs through fur, and investigates the outdoors to spotlight six more mini-beasts that scurry, fly, or jump. Each book matches clear text with up-close (and often startling) photos to give young readers an easy-to-follow introduction to the featured creature’s body, growth process, behavior, food sources, and common habitats. Each title concludes with an activity that emphasizes the animal’s defining physical characteristics.
A brief overview of the physical characteristics, personality traits, and habits of the dachshund breed, as well as descriptions of famous pop-culture dachshunds such as Buster.
