animal behavior

What do walruses use their whiskers for? Beginning readers can find out this and more in this introduction to these ocean mammals. Colorful photos and supportive text highlight walrus body parts, diet, and daily life, while diagrams and other features reiterate the content. This Arctic adventure is perfect for readers just starting out!.

Penguins have a lot of fun on the bottom of the world! Beginning readers can learn all about these tuxedoed birds, from what they eat to how they swim. Decodable sentences and engaging photos offer support while features such as diagrams and photo labels reinforce the text. Readers just starting out will dive right in to this fun title!.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how beluga whales live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about beluga whales using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Beluga Whales also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Beluga whales is part of Jump!'s The World of Ocean Animals series.

In wild boars' native habitats of Eurasia and North Africa, they play important ecological roles. Their activity in the forest creates habitats for other creatures and spreads seeds to other locations, promoting biodiversity. Sadly, as an invasive species in the Americas, they often do more harm than good. This volume examines the ways wild boars affect the environment around them. Through the engaging main text, enhanced with full-color photographs and a detailed graphic organizer, readers learn about these intelligent animals' behavior, habitat, diet, and more.

"The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these . . . creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases"--Provided by publisher.

"With big eyes and ears and colorful bodies, a lot of creatures in nature look very cute. But don't be fooled by their . . . appearance. When provoked, these animals can easily injure or kill a person. Their defense mechanisms like poison and sharp teeth and claws can turn them from darling to deadly"--Provided by publisher.

"Explore the . . . world of bioluminescence and biofluorescence . . . Learn how and why animals emit light. Discover their incredible colors in . . . photograph[s] of eels, corals, frogs, and more"--Provided by publisher.

"Macken Murphy, host of the popular animal podcast Species, introduces his favourite symbiotic relationships in his first kids' nonfiction book . . ."--Provided by publisher.

Chickadees are small songbirds with big voices! Their chickadee-dee-dee calls are heard in forests and yards throughout North America. This title introduces readers to the bird's homes and behaviors through simple text and bright photos. Additional features introduce chickadee foods, highlight related birds, and show off the bird's call!.

A bright bird perches on a leafy branch. It is a blue jay! These songbirds are popular for their colorful feathers and large size. In this title for young readers, simple text and crisp photos combine to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out related birds, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird's well-known calls.