Swanson, Diane

Profiles six intriguing animal behaviors discovered by scientists, including gorillas using tools, elephants recognizing their own reflections, dolphins doing math, parrots speaking with meaning, the growth of a python's heart after a meal, and intelligent cockroaches.

Describes what different animals ingest and why.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and natural defenses of the North American porcupine, the second largest rodent on the continent.

When their kingdom is divided, a family sets a plan in motion to escape the country and reunite with relatives via a hot-air balloon. Based on a real escape over the Berlin Wall in 1979.

Photographs and text explain to children what to expect when they visit a doctor.

Presents an introduction to hummingbirds, discussing what they look like, where they live, and how and what they eat.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and habitats of these birds with sharp beaks, sharp claws, and super sharp senses.

Fun facts and colorful photographs help readers discover the world of whales, including what they eat, where they swim, why they leap, and how to identify porpoises, whales, and dolphins.

Presents color photographs and information about wild cats, including lynx, bobcats, and mountain lions, discussing their appearance, hunting skills, habitats, and behaviors.

Photograhs and text capture the different personality traits bears possess.