hyenas

Text and colorful illustrations provide interesting facts about hyenas.

A savvy cockroach guides the reader through an encounter with a charming--and dangerous--predator. Is this hyena drooling for tea and crumpets . . . or for you? Explains hyena biology and hunting behavior.

The massive grassy African savanna is filled with the hunting activity of predators and their prey. The stamina of the hyena allows the animal to hunt its prey until it is too tired to fight. The lion's strength makes its attacks swift and severe. But which animal is the fiercest of the ecosystem? Compare and contrast each animal's features and skills before you declare the winning predator.

Introduces young readers to hyenas, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

Pinduli, a young striped hyena, is hurt by the unkind words of Dog, Lion, and Zebra, but her clever trick in return promotes her clan's survival and spreads harmony throughout the savannah. Includes backmatter notes about hyenas and other animals of the African savannah.

Explores the characteristics and habitat of Hyenas.

Describes the spotted hyena's behaviors, habitat, life cycle, diet and more.

This nonfiction reader compares and contrasts two ferocious animals. Readers will learn about each animal's anatomy, behavior, and more. Then compare and contrast the battling pair before finally discovering the winner! This nonfiction series is full of facts, photos, and realistic illustrations, and it includes a range of mammals, sea creatures, insects, and dinosaurs to satisfy all kinds of animal fans.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about the fighting abilities of lions and hyenas. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations give young readers an introduction to spotted hyenas.