habits and behavior

"This . . . comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? . . . Author Tiffany Stone combines comic panels and poems to share . . . facts about our world's miniature marvels, while illustrator Ashley Spires' . . . cartoon-style illustrations make these itty-bitty superheroes (and supervillains) pop from the page. From glow-in-the-dark sharks to immortal jellyfish and tiny cats with lethal aim, 'Super small' shows readers that just because you are small, it doesn't mean you aren't super--and sometimes being small can be super in and of itself"--Provided by publisher.

"Dive in and learn all about Ad?lie penguins . . . From what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another, this . . . book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these . . . creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Some rules are meant to be broken, even those in the animal kingdom! You're probably familiar with many of the common categories scientists use for animals: warm-blooded or cold-blooded, nocturnal or diurnal. But what about the animals that don't fit in? Sharks cannot be classified as warm or cold-blooded--they are somewhere in-between. And Eurasian eagle owls don't hunt during the day or night. Instead, they swoop through the trees at dawn and dusk. Author and science educator Jessica Fries-Gaither introduces eight common categories scientists use and the animals that break those rules. Gorgeous, full-color photos will captivate budding scientists with every read!"--Provided by the publisher.

"This Level 2 reader features dozens of animals and their . . . abilities, such as leafcutter ants that can lift 50 times their weight, the mutable rain frog that can change the texture of its skin, and the unusual pom-pom crab that carries sea anemones to strike at foes"--Provided by publisher.

An educational picture book in which lyrical text and impressionistic-style illustrations follow the life cycles of twelve migrating birds, representing the species who use the Mississippi flyway route. Back matter includes additional facts about flyways, migration, and each of the featured birds.

Learn about the ways animal work together to survive.

Learn about the ways animal hunt to survive.

Learn about the ways animal escape to survive.

"Discover how two vastly different animal species team up to find food. With super-smell and tremendous strength, polar bears are the Arctic's deadliest hunters. So much so, these big-time beasts often have leftovers. Cue the arctic foxes! These clever opportunists are game for any game and will clean up after polar bears"--Provided by publisher.

"Discover how two vastly different animal species team up for a successful hunt. With sharp senses and speed, coyotes are skilled hunters on their own--except when their prey hides underground. Cue the badgers! These mighty diggers claw into rabbit holes and prairie dog burrows, chasing out the hidden prey. And when they do, this dream team feasts"--Provided by publisher.