Amazing animals

"Meet the falcon! Learn about how this bird of prey hunts with its sharp beak and talons. Elementary-aged readers will discover many kinds of falcons, from the speedy peregrine falcon to the huge gyrfalcon. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . flying creatures. A Native American folktale explains why the falcon is the fastest bird on earth. Includes a table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the raccoon! Learn about how this masked mammal searches for food. Elementary-aged readers will discover how raccoons solve difficult puzzles. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating American animals. A Native American folktale explains why the raccoon wears a mask"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the small yet mighty hummingbird. This book introduces these birds to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including their amazing flying abilities. A folk talk explains how hummingbirds got their colorful feathers"--Provided by publisher.

Meet some of the biggest birds in the world! Introduce elementary kids to pink flamingos and their lives in the wild.With their long legs, flamingos can easy wade through shallow soda lakes to scoop up fish. These large wading birds need a running start in order take flight. Readers explore this bird's behaviors, and habitats, features, including why its feathers are pink, with STEMappropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South America shares why flamingos like salty water.A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, samepage definitions, and further resources.

"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be"---Provided by publisher.

"Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . creatures. A North American folk tale explains why iguanas live in trees. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

Meet the amazing wild horse! Introduce elementary kids to this symbol of the American West and its life in the wild.Mustangs and brumbies are called wild, but Przewalski's horses are the only wild horses who have never been domesticated. Readers learn about all three kinds of wild horses and explore their features, behaviors, and home ranges, all with STEMappropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale shares a Native American legend about Blackfoot Indians and why they are the best horse riders.A great nonfiction resource for student reports, animal units, and life science lessons. Includes table of contents, index, samepage definitions, and further resources.

"Meet the armadillo! Learn about how this unique mammal uses its boney shell for protection. Elementary-aged readers will discover armadillos of all shapes and sizes, ranging from tiny pups to the adult giant armadillo. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . creatures. A South American folktale explains how the armadillo's shell became a musical instrument"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the sloth! Learn about how this slow mammal grows algae on its fur. Elementary-aged readers will discover that some sloths sleep the day away. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these cute creatures. A Brazilian folktale explains why sloths don't build nests"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the seahorse! Learn about how this ocean animal eats tiny zooplankton. Elementary-aged readers will discover how seahorses use camouflage to hide from predators. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . sea creatures. A Mexican folktale explains how the seahorse became a fish. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.