social behavior in animals

Introduces readers to Ruuxa the cheetah and his best friend, Raina the Rhodesian Ridgeback, and describes how Ruuxa, born with front legs that grew crooked, and Raina, diagnosed with terminal cancer, have a friendship like no other.

"After losing his mom, a young highland calf named Buckley arrived at a new home on a faraway ranch. Sad and lonely, Buckley struggled with his new surroundings until he met an unlikely new friend--a scrappy goat named Ralphy"--Back cover.

"The majestic mountain gorillas live in family groups, led by a powerful silverback. Juxtaposing the apes' awesome strength and surprising gentleness . . . tells the story of family loyalty and love. With . . . lifelike illustrations and facts on each page, this . . . picture book is a monument to these endangered gentle giants"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why wolves live together in groups called packs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's predatory habits, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about wolf packs using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Wolf Packs also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index."--.

Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of American beavers. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why wolves live together in groups called packs. Full-color photos and . . . leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's predatory habits, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure"--Provided by publisher.

"When a group of wolves live together, it's called a pack. Learn about life inside a pack of wolves and why these animals like to stick together. Find out how living together with others helps wolves hunt for food, communicate with one another, and raise their young"--Provided by publisher.

"In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why bats live together in colonies. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about bat colonies using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Bat Colonies also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index"--Provided by the publisher.

"A full-color . . . illustrated celebration of animals who live in packs, herds, pods, and more [that] shows how togetherness and teamwork help many creatures thrive"--OCLC.

A series of illustrations describing some of the most unusual relationships between various animals in the wild.