Read and wonder

"Meet the gecko--the escape artist of the lizard world! Hawks and rats would love to catch one for their dinner, but the gecko's . . . ability to protect itself keeps it safe for another day. With . . . camouflage, feet covered with tiny hairs for gripping (even upside down!), and the ability to drop its tail as a decoy, the gecko is more than a match for its pursuers"--Provided by publisher.

"A story about a child's first introduction to horses and horseback riding. Facts and tips included on some pages"--OCLC.

Describes different types of seals and all the things seals can do in the sea.

"When a young male koala outgrows his mother's pouch, it's time to find a new home for himself--braving perils and adventures along the way"--Amazon.com.

Lyrical text, illustrations, and facts describe the life of a baby dolphin, from being born to learning how to catch food and say its name.

Readers will learn about otters while following a litter of river otters through the seasons as they play, slide down mudbanks, and learn to swim and catch fish.

Examines the physical characteristics, habits, and habitats of the blue whale.

Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of a Giant Octopus and how she searches for a home at the bottom of the ocean, lays her eggs and protects them from predators until they can hatch.

Describes different kinds of chameleons, examining their physical features, their behavior, and their ability to change color.

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.