courtship in animals

"Gives information on ways animals find their mates and highlights different animals, both large and small from land to sea."--Provided by publisher.

Movable features of the book demonstrate the movements various animals make as they engage in courtship and protect themselves.

Discusses the courtship behaviors and rituals of various animals, which usually results in two mature members becoming a couple for the sake of mating and producing offspring, covering bugs, birds, fish, shellfish, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals.

Pictures and text show how different animals use posture, plumage, or other natural decoration to warn, elude, or engage in courtship.

Discusses differences between male and female animals of the same species and how animals recognize these differences.

Describes some of the ways that various rainforest animals mate and raise their young.