Clarke, Ginjer L

"Did you know that oxpeckers help out giraffes by eating pesky insects off of them? Or that turtles hitchhike on hippos to sunbathe and regulate their body temperatures? These animals show that you don't need to be the same size, or even the same species, to be best buddies!"--Provided by publisher.

From anteaters to zebras-incredible facts packed with pictures Are you a budding zoo keeper or veterinarian, or are you just WILD about animals? Everything that animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be, The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids is packed with colorful photos and 500 ferocious facts about creatures from all over the world. Unlike other animal books for kids ages 9-12, all the super cool facts inside are organized by type of animal, so you can quickly find the critters you want to study. Animal books for kids ages 9-12 should be fun and educational. In this one, you'll learn super cool facts like: Snow leopards keep themselves warm by wrapping their tails around their bodies like scarves. Fireflies use their lights to talk to each other. Immortal jellyfish can live forever. They grow to adulthood and then shrink back to babies, over and over again.

"A photographic history of dragon lore attributes famous mythological tales to real-world animals considered by some to be examples of dragon species, in a nonfiction leveled reader that invites students to check the science to decide what they believe"--OCLC.

"A photographic history of dragon lore attributes famous mythological tales to real-world animals considered by some to be examples of dragon species, in a nonfiction leveled reader that invites students to check the science to decide what they believe"--OCLC.

Did you know that the Siberian unicorn roamed the Earth during the last Ice Age? Or that technically any creature with one horn is considered a unicorn? That means narwhals, certain antelope, and even shrimp with a horn can be called unicorns! Embracing childrens' delight in the mythical creatures while also imparting fascinating facts about the real ones, discover the history of this special animal and decide for yourself if you believe in unicorns!.

Simple text and illustrations describe the life of a baby elephant in the African grassland.

Presents an introduction to reindeer in the Arctic, in simple text with color photos, describing their physical characteristics, behavior, habitat, and life cycle.

Introduces facts about cheetah cubs, discussing where they live and their physical characteristics and behaviors.

Simply describes what a platypus looks like, where it lives, and how it swims, builds a nest, cares for its eggs, and raises its babies.

Simple text and illustrations present an overview of sharks, including their physical features, their behavior, their diet, and their life cycle.