animal behavior

Engaging photos of baby lions, hippos, zebras, giraffes, and rhinos highlight this introduction to African savannas Interesting information focuses on the special needs of animals in this habitat, including how they find water during the dry season and stay cool in the intense heat.

While walking through a nature reserve, a girl learns what different animals do in the fall to prepare for the coming winter.

Explores familial behavior in animals, discussing how parents care for their young and group behaviors.

A little boy prepares for bedtime by praying and wondering how animals, such as bears, sharks, and snails, sleep.

By calling Pig fat, Snail starts a chain of insults among the other animals that eventually catches up with him and convinces him that each animal is right in liking himself just the way he is.

Describes the general characteristics of mammals, and discusses how they give birth and feed and care for their young. Includes a mammal life cycle chart, mammal facts, and a glossary.

Describes the general characteristics of fish, and discusses how they make nests, lay eggs, and care for their babies. Includes a fish life cycle chart, fish facts, and a glossary.

Describes the parenting roles played by male Darwin frogs, American sea horses, common rheas, marmosets, and Adelie penguins. Also notes differences between human and animal fathers.

Brief text and full-page illustrations depict various animals and insects as they sleep.

Several different animals are shown in characteristic play behavior.