animal behavior

"This book features 22 . . . invertebrates that range widely in appearances, behaviors, and habitats. From house centipedes that scurry around humid bathrooms and basements, to . . . monarch butterflies that migrate many thousands of miles, to giant clams that secure themselves safely to ocean reefs, each invertebrate occupies a unique spot in Earth's ecosystems. The species are presented alphabetically by their common names. These animals represent the . . . diversity among Earth's invertebrates"--Pages 10-11.

Learn all about African elephant babies, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby orangutans, including what they eat, how much they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby koalas, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby dolphins, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby flamingos, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby cheetahs, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

Learn all about baby sea lions, including what they eat, what they weigh, how they're raised, and how big they grow.

With their playfulness, loyalty, and affectionate demeanors, dogs are beloved pets worldwide. Whether students already have a dog or dream of having one, this engaging book is sure to capture their interest with informational text carefully tailored to beginning readers. Full color photographs and adept text-to-photo correlation help students comprehend the key ideas of dog ownership, such as what they eat and tricks they can learn. A complete glossary and index further aid students in enhancing their reading comprehension skills. Finally, a further information section will spark young readers' continued interest in not only caring for the creatures that have earned the title of "man's best friend" but also additional opportunities to build their reading skills.

Animals can be weird. Did you know that Arctic foxes change colors with the season? Or that some lizards can have babies by itself? In Weird Science: Animals, readers will explore the science behind how animals adapt and survive in the wild. This high-interest series is written at a low readability to aid struggling readers. Educational sidebars include a science activity, a spotlight biography, fast facts, and an unsolved mystery! A table of contents, glossary of keywords, index, and author biography are included.