Amazing animals

"Meet the skunk! Learn about how this stinky mammal uses a special spray to stay safe. Elementary-aged readers will discover that skunks come out at night to hunt. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these smelly mammals. A Native American folktale explains why the skunk smells so bad"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of moose, Earth's largest deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how moose interact with other animals"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet nature's greatest engineer. This book explores the appearance, behavior, and habitat of beavers, the second-largest rodent with teeth strong enough to cut through trees. A folk tale explains why beavers slap their tails"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing talking parrot. This book explores the different habitats of parrots, their colorful feathers, what sounds they make, and much more. A folk talk explains why some parrots copy what people say"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the largest wild cat in the world. These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Earth's heaviest lizard. This book introduces Komodo dragons to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including venomous bite. A folk talk explains why people of Indonesia respect this large reptile"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the largest cat of the Americas. This book introduces jaguars to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing hunting skills. A folk talk explains why this wild cat has blurry spots"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing spotted leopards. This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--Provided by publisher.