Humphrey, Natalie

"Seagulls are found in many places around North America. They can usually be spotted flying around beaches and bays, but seagulls can also be found waddling around parking lots. What are they doing there? Eating food left behind by humans! In this book, young readers will explore the life of a seagull and learn why seagulls are so willing to eat trash. With beautiful photographs of seagulls doing what they do best, readers will deepen their understanding of animal adaptation and other important science concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! . . . Young readers will love learning more about how jackals survive"--Provided by publisher.

"Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close to hippos in their wild home"--Provided by publisher.

"Head lice infect between 6 to 12 million people in the United States each year, but they're found on people worldwide. Head lice are common among children ages three to 11, but anyone in a house infected by lice can catch them too! Young readers will jump right into this close-up look at the life cycle of the common head louse. With full-color photographs paired closely with approachable text, readers will discover more about the tiny (and gross) world of lice!"--Provided by publisher.

"Every dog owner has seen them do it at least once. You're enjoying some quality time with your dog. Then, your furry friend turns around and licks its butt! This isn't just gross for a dog to do, it's also an important part of a dog keeping itself clean. Through this fun look into a dog's life, young readers will learn not only why a dog might lick its own behind, but why it's important for dogs to do it!"--Provided by publisher.

"There are around 92 million cows found on farms across the United States. That many cows means more milk and more food, but it also means more of a cow's gross habit: Farts! Through this lighted-hearted exploration of a cow, young readers will discover why cows fart and why scientists believe they might be dangerous to the environment"--OCLC.

Color photographs and simple text describe the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of ducks and their babies.

"Even though shark parents don't raise their young themselves, there's a lot to know about shark babies! From mermaid purses to live young, different kinds of sharks all have their own special way they start their journeys through life. In this low-ATOS volume, young readers will learn how a harmless shark pup becomes the great hunter of the deep. Featuring accessible text and full-page images, this book will help familiarize readers with new terms and concepts special to marine biology"--.

"Lions really know how to take care of their cubs. African lion cubs are raised not just by their parents but their whole pride! Lions take down their prey together, teaching their young cubs how to hunt while they do it. Readers explore how the great hunters of the African plains make their own families through achievable text. Featuring full-page photographs, this low-ATOS volume introduces young readers to the family life of these big cats and encourages them to learn more about their habitat and lifestyle"--.

Pythons might look like boa constrictors, but they're really a different species of snake! While both snakes don't have venom and take their prey down with constriction, there are a lot of key differences between these two species and how they've adapted to their homes in the wild. Through this book, young learners get a head start in herpetology as well as learn important lessons about biology! Featuring photographs of pythons exploring their world and accessible science content, this approachable text is perfect for every young herpetologist!.