habits and behavior

"People have learned a lot from animals and copied many of their ways of surviving. This ... book details many, often surprising, examples: bird flight and airplanes; defensive equipment such as helmets and turtle shells; strong spiderlike threads for surgeries; camouflage patterns on uniforms or vehicles in battle; and animal prints copied in fashions and decorations"--Provided by publisher.

"Explains that some animals must learn the basics of staying alive from their mothers, while others know how to survive without being taught. Students will discover how some bird and mammal mothers teach their babies how to find food and keep safe from predators. Readers will also learn about other animal skills such as finding their way over great distances. People need help from navigation instruments, radar, or maps. Animals use cues such as the sun, stars, or Earth's magnetic field when they are swimming or flying. This book asks students to look at the skills of animals and compare them to their knowledge and ways of learning"--Provided by publisher.

"Full-color photographs depict mothers from across the animal kingdom doing all sorts of jobs, including kangaroos taking their joeys out for a hop, koalas teaching their babies to find the tastiest leaves, and elephants shading their calves from the hot sun"--Back cover.

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat--like those human feet dangling in the water.

A humorous introduction to snails and their behavior.

"A teacher challenges her class to decide which is the most important animal of all. Seven children champion a different animal for the top spot . . . [contains] information about them, and other keystone species, plus photographs to see them up close and in their habitats. This is a positive and gentle primer for young children from 5 years old about the issues of habitat loss, endangered species and climate change"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces a variety of primates and their individual characteristics.

A look at the behaviors of a variety of animals, such as shrews, armadillos, naked mole rats, and okapi.

"While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! . . . Young readers will love learning more about how jackals survive"--Provided by publisher.

"Every dog owner has seen them do it at least once. You're enjoying some quality time with your dog. Then, your furry friend turns around and licks its butt! This isn't just gross for a dog to do, it's also an important part of a dog keeping itself clean. Through this fun look into a dog's life, young readers will learn not only why a dog might lick its own behind, but why it's important for dogs to do it!"--Provided by publisher.