habits and behavior

Text and illustrations reveal the habits of the Ad?lie penguin in feeding, mating, and caring for its young.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of a variety of creatures with the ability to change colors rapidly, discussing psychological, as well as physiological or biochemical, explanations for the phenomenon.

A guide to bird identification, providing a basic overview of bird biology, and featuring individual chapters on each of the eighty families of birds that occur in North America, with information on taxonomy, foraging and breeding biology, and conservation status. Includes a glossary, checklist, and over 795 color illustrations.

Describes the events of an average day in the life of a young chimpanzee living in an African wildlife preserve.

Describes the appearance, behavior, life cycle, and enemies of the Emperor penguin.

Text and picture puzzles illustrate how animals behave during their lives.

Presents an overview of the characteristic behavior, habits, and survival skills of various types of animals around the world.

Follows the activities of a young skunk from nightfall till dawn as he forages for food.

Color photos accompany explanations of how a variety of animals find partners, mate, give birth, and care for their young.

Introduces, in simple text and photographs, the tails belonging to a mosquito larva, lemur, guppy, tadpole, pig, earwig, and chameleon.