Migrating animals

Looks at the migratory patterns of penguins, who raise their chicks in summer and swim to warmer waters in the winter to find food.

It is well-known that adult sea turtles can return to their approximate place of hatching. What kids might not know is that turtles will literally cross oceans in order to feed and mate before returning. This book looks at different turtles and the astounding distances they cross in order to survive.

Salmon live for years in the ocean, but only reproduce once. They swim up the river where they were born, spawn, and then typically die. This approach to reproduction offers unique advantages and challenges. Kids will learn about the amazing ability of these fish to return to their breeding grounds, and how the life cycle of the salmon ensures continuity of the species. Full-Color Photographs, Glossary, Index, Pronunciation Guide.