Amazing animals

"Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . sea creatures. A folk tale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the pelican! Learn about how this large bird uses its bill to scoop up fish. Elementary-aged readers will discover how pelicans preen to keep their feathers waterproof. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . birds. An Australian folk tale explains why some pelicans are white. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love. This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the crab! Learn about how this ocean animal uses its claws to dig holes and catch prey. Elementary-aged readers will discover all kinds of crabs, including the giant Japanese spider crab. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. An African folktale explains why the crab seems to have no head. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the frog! Learn about how this amphibian catches its food with its tongue. Elementary-aged readers will discover how tadpoles grow into frogs. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . creatures. An Australian folk tale explains why frogs croak. Includes table of contents, an index, on-page definitions, and further resources for interested readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the amazing brown bear. This book explores the different habitats of brown bears, including Kodiak and grizzlies, what foods they forage for, how cub are raised, and much more. A folk talk retells the Greek myth about Ursa Major and Minor"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the meerkat! Learn about how this . . . mammal lives and hides in burrows. Elementary-aged readers will discover how meerkats stay safe from predators. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . African mammals. An African folk tale explains why the meerkat is always on the lookout"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet these carrion-eating birds of prey. This book explores vultures appearance, habitats, and behaviors, including the distinctions between New World and Old World vultures. A folk talk explains why these raptors are bald"--Provided by publisher.