animal behavior

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

This emerging reader title looks at spicebush swallowtail caterpillars and the very clever way they trick potential predators throughout their lifetime. The title also covers where these caterpillars (and later butterflies) can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level 2 and is written specifically for emerging readers. Aligned to the Common Core standards & correlated to state standards. Dash! is an imprint of Abdo Zoom, a division of ABDO.

If there is a top predator that sends shivers down the spine, it has to be the shark! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and why this awesome beast is the king of its food chain. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make the shark such a supreme predator.

Armed with super senses, a vice-like grip, and incredible strength, big snakes are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with devastating accuracy and why these awesome beasts are the kings of their food chains. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make big snakes such supreme predators.

Armed with deadly claws, lethal jaws, and overwhelming strength, the bear is an astounding predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and why this awesome beast is the king of its food chain. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make the bear such a supreme predator.

Armed with razor-sharp teeth, crushing jaws, and overwhelming strength, crocodiles and alligators are astounding predators! Readers will discover how the apex hunters track down and kill their prey with devastating accuracy and why these awesome beasts are the kings of their food chains. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make crocodiles and alligators such supreme predators.

Armed with lethal fangs, endless endurance, and an incredible intelligence, the wolf is an amazing predator! Readers will discover how the apex hunter tracks down and kills its prey with devastating accuracy and why this awesome beast is the king of its food chain. This exciting book explains how food chains and webs work and the amazing physical adaptations that make the wolf such a supreme predator.

Exploring the outdoors can be a thrilling but sometimes puzzling adventure. This field guide to the tracks and scat of North American animals shows readers how to identify the signs that animals leave behind, revealing which creatures are in the area. Features include a table of contents, a glossary, and additional resources.

"Journey around the world to follow the lives of these cold-blooded reptiles as they hunt, hide, and fight their way through their day . . . . tells the story of the world's most amazing venomous snakes in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations of topics such as camouflage and skin shedding that are perfect for future biologists"--Provided by publisher.

Tens of millions of households in the United States have pets. They are often considered integral parts of families and close companions. There is a long history of domesticating animals, and this volume in part considers the intertwined evolution of animals and domestic animals to examine how these relationships have developed. It discusses the characteristics and behaviors of cats, dogs, and other animals that allows humans to create such a strong bond with them. It also looks at recent research on the advantages pets have on physical and mental health.