This revised edition surveys key aspects of polar bears, describing the swimming Arctic mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have short tails.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sharks, describing the slithering fishes' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have a bump on their head.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of falcons, Earth's fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers"--.
Presents an introduction to elephants, discussing their bodies, families, eating and bathing habits, and evolution, briefly explains why elephants are becoming scarce, and includes a short fiction story, glossary, and photographs.
A ten-volume set that introduces young readers to different types of animals, providing information on their habitats, behavior, unique features, and physical characteristics.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms"--Provided by publisher.
Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to horses, describing their distribution, habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, hunting habits, and other related topics.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snakes, a family of scaly reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snakes do not have legs.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces"--.
