Royston, Angela

Simple text and photographs introduce animals found in the ocean including sea horses, turtles, star fish, and sharks.

Discusses the health benefits of running and other exercise, looks at what happens in the body when a person runs, and includes activities and a glossary.

Discusses the behavior, habitat, and natural enemies of mice.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of the hedgehog.

Gorillas are surprisingly gentle and non-confrontational despite their size and strength. For decades, poaching, logging, and human diseases have ravaged their population until they have become endangered. Readers will learn engaging details about these gentle giants, the struggles they face, and what is being done to protect them.

As more and more land is cleared to expand cities in China, the giant panda faces increasing hardships. These shy and peaceful bears struggle with decreased food supply, dwindling living space, and hungrier predators. Readers will learn about this and much more, including ways they can pitch in to save the panda.

Text and photographs provide an introduction to the tiger, and the efforts to protect it.

Describes the natural environment and activities of a river otter including mating and caring for her young.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that run, and includes chapters on horses, cheetahs, gazelles, ostriches, and more!"--From the publisher's web site.

"Each book in the Adapted to Survive series looks at a selection of high-interest animals that share a common skill, examining how each animal has adapted to survive in its own particular environment. This book looks at animals that fly, and includes chapters on bats, insects, birds, and even flying fish and flying squirrels!"--From the publisher's web site.