Swanson, Diane

From munching on twigs to building dams, this book is a close-up look at the beaver's unique talents.

Contains color photographs and facts about foxes.

Text and color photos provide an overview of alligators and crocodiles, describing the various varieties and their habitats, foods, behavior, and life cycle.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of foxes, emphasizing the development of fox pups.

Focuses on animal tails and all the amazing things for which they are used, including balance, communication, and defense.

Focuses on animals' noses and all the amazing things for which they are used, discussing such creatures as the rabbit, grizzly bear, and shark.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the animal that never seems to stay still.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitat of hummingbirds.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle of the coyote, a type of wild dog that can reach speeds of forty miles per hour.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of the octopus, the smartest of the world's spineless animals.