habits and behavior

This book explores the features, behaviors, and habitat of meerkats.

Simple text and color photographs introduce young readers to leopards.

"Readers will learn all about mosquitoes. Full-color photos and leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about the insect's defining features, anatomy, and appearance, as well as its habitats, life cycle stages, and behaviors, such as biting"--Provided by publisher.

"In the forest, a little wood frog buries itself under a pile of leaves. Winter is on the way, and the frog settles in for a long snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about wood frog hibernation and how weather makes them sleep"--Provided by publisher.

"Brrr! It's cold out in the polar regions. But these creatures stick together to keep warm and survive the chill weather. Learn all about animals in the polar regions that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home"--Provided by publisher.

"The world is a wild place. Sometimes, sticking together makes life a little easier. Learn all about animals in the grasslands that join together to stay safe, find something to eat, and make a home"--Provided by publisher.

"A black bear settles in its cozy den. It spent the fall munching on juicy berries, but now it's getting cold. It's time for the bear to take a long snooze. Why does it need to sleep? Learn all about black bear hibernation and how weather makes them sleep"--Provided by publisher.

"A beaver can fell up to 300 trees in a year! They are some of nature's greatest builders and are considered a 'keystone species' for the ways they benefit the environment. However, many people see beavers as mischief makers because their dams can cause flooding and property damage. This book introduces readers to fun facts about beavers, from their swimming ability to their strong, orange teeth"--Provided by publisher.

"Pull up a chair and get ready to dine with carnivorous dinosaurs . . . Learn all about what different meat-eating dinosaurs ate, when they lived, and more! This . . . book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these . . . creatures"--Provided by publisher.

"Sea otters are vital to aquatic ecosystems, keeping the population of urchins in check so the kelp that houses so much life can flourish. Uncover the truth about this important keystone species, explore how sea otters shape entire ecosystems, and learn what's at risk if these hungry swimmers were to disappear"--Provided by publisher.