zoology

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of monkeys, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these primates.

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of lions, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these roaring big cats.

Koala joeys spend the first six months of their lives in their mother?s pouch! In this adorable title, beginning readers can learn about these bean-sized babies through easy-to-read text and clear photos. Simple features highlight life stages and favorite activities. Students just starting to read independently can climb into the treetops and take a peek into the lives of koala joeys with this fun title!.

The anaconda is the largest snake in the world! Not only that, the anaconda is a fierce hunter that can take down massive prey, such as caimans and deer. Females even eat males sometimes! How these deadly snakes do this is presented in age-appropriate language and detail in this high-interest volume. In addition, readers learn about the snake's diet, body, behavior, and habitat with main content that supports science classroom learning. Full-color photographs bring readers up-close and personal with anacondas.

If ever you spy a hooded snake rising from the ground, it's imperative you keep away! Cobras are venomous-and that venom is deadly. Cobras have incredible senses and ways of hunting that readers learn all about in this book. Accompanied by full-color photographs of cobras in action, the main text introduces readers to all the different kinds of cobras and details their diet, body, behavior, habitat, and even their life cycle. Science content is both intriguing and supportive of classroom learning.

A rattlesnake's rattle is built up over time as it sheds its skin and it shakes its rattle using tiny muscles on the sides of its tail. This is fascinating-unless you hear the deadly rattle yourself! The rattle is a warning that a venomous snake is nearby. Readers learn all about rattles and much more about rattlesnake bodies in this book. Additionally, the achievable main content includes information about rattlesnake life cycles, habitats, and prey. Engaging text meets brilliant color photographs to provide a thrilling reading experience for readers.

The reticulated python is the longest snake in the world, and other pythons are quite long as well! Pythons are constrictors, which mean they squeeze they prey. What's more, they can take down some huge prey in this manner! In this book, readers are introduced to the many kinds of python, including their body, behavior, life cycle, and more. Full-color photographs complement at-level, achievable text written just for young elementary readers. Fact boxes expound on main text concepts, science vocabulary, and more.

Deer fawns are known for their white spots! They spend their days eating, sleeping, and staying close to mom. Through simple text and crisp photos, this title for beginners introduces the lives of fawns. Features highlight their life stages and favorite activities, and a photo glossary reinforces the text. Students just starting to read will enjoy learning about these cute critters!.

Explores shark attacks including the realistic risk of a shark attack, the sharks most likely to attack, real life shark attack stories, and tips to stay safe while in the water.

This book discusses insect adaptations and features 20 fascinating science facts.