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Birds

Sherry Howard (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731615695

From swift seabirds to high-speed hawks, Top Ten: Fastest Birds introduces readers to many surprising facts about ten of the fastest speedsters of the sky. Soar along with the fastest birds in the world. Learn what gives them the ability to zoom through the sky like airplanes.

Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617392

In That's Wild: Spiders Are Acrobats! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about spiders' hunting habits, their web-making skills, and their habitats. Meet the hair-raising tarantulas that capture and eat small birds and the jumping spider that pounces like a cat! Let's explore the amazing talents of these eight-legged web spinners.

Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617378

In That's Wild: Crows Hate People! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about birds and their mighty brains, their breeding habits, and how they help humans. Did you know that crows hold grudges? And that geese work as security guards? Discover the wild, sometimes strange world of birds!

Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617408

In That's Wild: Cows Eat Chicken! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn about the marvelous land animals of the world, including facts about their hunting tricks, their habitats, and their amazing abilities. Discover the strange and stupendous world of animals that live on land and in trees. Get to know a deadly dragon, a sleepy sloth, and a clever capuchin. Oh, and don’t forget the only creature with poop shaped like a cube!

Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781731617415

In That's Wild: Ants Are Farmers! And Other Strange Facts, readers will learn the spectacular story of insects, including facts about how they hunt, how they work together, and their weird talents. Let's creep inside the magical existence of insects. Discover poop-pulling beetles, snorkeling scorpions, and wasps that turn cockroaches into zombies! Don’t bug out until you learn more about these amazing creepy-crawlies!

Pit Viper

Carol Kim (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567213

Pit vipers are some of the most feared and deadly venomous snakes in the world. Learn about these fascinating creatures and how they use heat-sensing pits to hunt prey. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.

Western Diamondback Rattlesnake

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567244

Did you know the rattlesnake is a member of the pit viper family? From its deadly fangs to its noisy tail, the western diamondback rattlesnake may leave you shaking with fear.

King Cobra

Gary Sprott (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567220

The King Cobra has evolved over thousands of years into a magnificent predator. Discover amazing facts about the king cobra, the world’s longest venomous snake. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.

Green Anaconda

Brittany Canasi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567251

Green anacondas are the heaviest snakes in the world. Learn all about these amazing creatures, from their habits to their habitats. Includes a glossary and color photographs.

Flying Snake

Brittany Canasi (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567237

In this title, learn about the different types flying tree snakes and their habitats and habits. Includes maps, fast facts, and color photographs.

Cottonmouth

Deb Nelson (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567268

The cottonmouth is the only poisonous semi-aquatic snake in the world. Learn all about this snazzy swimmer, from its habits to its habitats. Includes maps, sidebars, and color photographs.

Bugs

Grace Ramsey (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781641567282

Discover the difference between bugs and insects and explore what makes some of them weird and wonderful. Includes a glossary, photographs, and other resources. This title supports Common Core ELA standards.

Sugar Glider

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306256

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of sugar gliders and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Rat

Karen Latchana Kenney (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306249

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of rats and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Mini Pig

Cristie Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306201

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of miniature pigs and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Hedgehog

Ann H. Matzke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306225

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of hedgehogs and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Mini Horse

Ann H. Matzke (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306232

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of miniature horses and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Ferret

Cristie Reed (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781634306218

This book describes the physical characteristics and behaviors of ferrets and presents information to consider before getting one as a pet, discussing care requirements and health issues.

Animal Invaders

Amanda Doering Tourville (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411731

With real-world examples of science at work, this book introduces the consequences of the spread of invasive species.

Gray Wolves

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411335

This book explains why gray wolves are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Gorillas

Don McLeese (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411366

This book explains why gorillas are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Giant Pandas

Tom Greve (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411342

This book explains why giant pandas are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.

Big Dogs, Drawing and Reading

Monica Halpern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411199

This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw different types of large dogs, with information on each dog breed.

Big Cats, Drawing and Reading

Monica Halpern (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781617411205

This book provides step-by-step instructions explaining how to draw big cats, with information on each breed.

Whooping Cranes

Precious Stearns (author)

Publisher: Rourke Publishing ISBN: 9781615906697

This book explains why whooping cranes are endangered, what human activities have put them at risk, and what can be done to save them.