"An 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 woodpeckers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers care for their young.
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks"--Provided by publisher.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of monkeys, a family of tree-climbing mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why monkeys look like people.
Describes the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cheetahs, Earth's fastest land animals, and features a folktale explaining why cheetahs have tear lines.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.
Surveys key aspects of rays, describing these flat-bodied fish's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why rays' fins look like wings.
Surveys key aspects of cougars, describing these American wild cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why cougars have long, thin bodies.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of pandas, describing the plant-eating bears' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have black and white fur.
Surveys key aspects of hippopotomuses, describing these African mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water.
