Behm, Barbara

Contrasts the behavior of a variety of animals, some of which are sleepy and some of which are busy, including the mouse lemur, water shrew, and pine marten.

Introduces ten animals that can be distinguished by how fast they move, including the sea lion, sloth, kiwi, slow loris, gibbon, manatee, springhare, snail, cheetah, and tortoise.

Introduces ten animals that can be distinguished by how they feel to the touch, including the porcupine, galago, spiny anteater, chinchilla, stickleback, llama, hedgehog, giant panda, tenrec, and rabbit.

Introduces ten animals and their behavior, including the lemur, marine iguana, and fox, identifying them either as daytime or nighttime animals.

Deals with the reasons for the number of animal species that have become extinct throughout the world.

Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's southern continents that have become extinct.

Describes and illustrates in detail the animal species from earth's islands that have become extinct.

Explores through text and photographs the animals and plants that live in a woodland.

Explores through text and photographs the animals and plants that adapt to life in the mountains.

Explores through text and photographs the animals and plants that live in deserts.