Read, listen, & wonder

Describes how the polar bear, also called Nanuk, thrives in the Arctic and explains the lessons that the Inuit people have learned from watching the creature.

An introduction, in brief text and illustrations, to the characteristics and habits of pigs.

Follows the life of a loggerhead turtle as it grows up, swims through the ocean, and eventually lays eggs of its own.

Bat wakes up, flies into the night, uses the echoes of her voice to navigate, hunt for her supper, and return to her roost to feed her baby.

A mother and child watch as tadpoles develop and grow into frogs.

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Text and illustrations describe horse behavior, biology, and care; and includes an audio CD.

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale. Includes audio CD.

Introduces many different species of sharks, pointing out their unique features, and discussing the physical characteristics and behaviors that make them such efficient predators.