A photo-illustrated overview of elephants that covers their different types, life cycle, bodies, food, movement, communication, and threats to survival.
"Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic rats and mice. Helps readers decide if a pet rat or mouse is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet rodent"--Provided by publisher.
"Describes how to care for a pet bird, compares types of birds, and discusses wild bird behavior as compared to domestic birds in order to help readers decide if a bird is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher.
Examines a range of endangered species--including rain forest tigers, woodland birds, marine plants and animals, and more--discussing why they are threatened and what is being done to save them.
Explains what the ozone layer of the atmosphere is, what destroys it, how it is measured, how this depletion affects humans and life on earth, and what can be done to save it.
An introduction to the world of spiders, including where they live, what they eat, and the dangers they face. Did You Know that some spiders grow up to 12 inches across? Did You Know that spiders have their own armor? Did You Know that spiders inject poison with their fangs?.
Describes the differences between spring, summer, fall, and winter and how seasons are created by earth's orbit around the sun; and discusses the different climates around the world and how climate change is affecting the world. Includes diagrams.
