Presents an introduction to penguins, discussing their bodies and behaviors, how they live, and how they raise their young, looks at different types of penguins, and includes a short fiction story, glossary, and photographs.
Presents an introduction to giraffes, discussing their bodies, eating behaviors, and survival skills, looks at different types of giraffes, and includes a short fiction story, glossary, and photographs.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to deer, describing their habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, care for their young, and other related topics.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snow leopards, the non-roaring big cats of Central Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snow leopards have spotted fur"--Provided by publisher.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of storks, Earth's big wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why marabou storks have featherless heads"--.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sloths, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sloths do not build nests."--.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of foxes, the widespread members of the dog family. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how foxes can outsmart other animals"--.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful."--.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of ostriches, the tall, fast-running African birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why ostriches keep their wings close to the body."--.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of armadillos, the distinctively armored American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how armadillos became musical"--.
