Imagine a battle between a bird and a rhinoceros. It might seem obvious that the rhinoceros would triumph. But the outcome isn't so clear when the bird in question is a cassowary-a large, heavy creature with a reputation as the world's deadliest bird. Young readers will thrill at the knowledge they uncover as they try to figure out which of these fascinating animals might prove victorious if they were to confront each other. Age-appropriate text addresses important science concepts, while vibrant images enliven the text. Photo captions and striking statistics enrich the accessible information.
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!.
"Little ones will love guessing which of their favorite animals belong to each set of horns in this question-and-answer title filled with bold text and bright photographs"--Provided by publisher.
"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to horned animals such as the kudu, yak, and cape buffalo, and explore how they use their horns to defend themselves against predators."--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the characteristics and habitats of horned and antlered North American animals, such as elk, bighorn, pronghorn, moose, caribou, deer, and mountain goat, and presents some of the folklore associated with these animals' headgear.
