Introduces birds, describing some different types and discussing their physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats.

Whales, manatees, seals, dolphins, and sea otters are just some of the many mammals that have evolved over time in order to survive in the water. From Arctic waters to tropical seas, vivid photographs and surprising facts about these salt water mammals reveal: • how these air breathing creatures have adapted to the water • their underwater senses • what they eat and how they raise their young • cetaceans, pinnipeds, sea otters, sirenians,...

With over 1700 species, more than one-third of all mammals are rodents. From the jumping jerboa to the humungous capybara, What is a Rodent? gnaws through rodent myths to expose the facts about this often misunderstood group. Readers of all ages will be fascinated by: • the rodent family tree • a rodent's body and amazing teeth • homes underground and watery habitats • millions of mice and rats • many cousins from squirrels to prairie dogs •...

Amphibian means "two lives" since these animals spend the first part of their life underwater and the rest on land. From flying tree frogs to slithering caecilians, kids will be captivated by this "slimy" animal group in What is an Amphibian? Young readers will discover: • the amphibian family tree • an amphibian's body • special skin and senses • how they move and what they eat • water-versus land-dwelling species • their life cycle and...

In the animal world, the easiest way to avoid being eaten is to avoid being seen. What are Camouflage and Mimicry? examines animals that use unique colorization to avoid their predators - or to sneak up on prey! So highly developed is the camouflage of some animals, that they are virtually impossible to see. Examples include: • spots and stripes that blend into the shadows • bright colors that warn of toxic poisons • animals that look like rocks,...

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and different species of elephants, the largest and heaviest land animal on Earth.

When most people think of migration, they think of birds flying south to escape the cold winter - but many other animals migrate for many different reasons. From whales and deer to butterflies and eels, animals migrate to breed, feed, stay warm, find water, and even fall asleep! In each case, animals follow paths that have been passed on for generations helping their species survive. Children will be amazed by: • the Arctic tern - a bird that travels...

Kids will be shocked to learn that arthropods outnumber all other animal species combined! They will also be fascinated by the variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and behaviors found among these invertebrates. Labeled diagrams and startling close-up photography will introduce concepts including: • the similarities and differences among insects, arachnids, myriapods, and crustaceans • the functions and features of an exoskeleton • molting, metamorphosis,...

Describes the various types of forests, elements that make up a forest ecosystem, the wide range of plant and animal species that live in different forests, and the importance of forests to the rest of the Earth.