animal behavior

People aren't the only organisms that need to clean up! Grooming is an animal adaptation that helps species survive. In this engaging book, readers will learn about kinds of animals that groom each other and why. They'll learn how lions are the only big cats that live together and how grooming helps them bond. They'll also learn similar information about birds, primates, horses, and other creatures. Beautiful photographs of these animals grooming each other in the wild will attract animal lovers. At-level and appealing text supports emerging readers and the elementary science curriculum.

Nature lovers often come across holes in the ground dug by animals. They can't help but wonder what kind of creature dug the burrow and why. This inviting book offers a variety of reasons why burrowing animals take part in this interesting behavior. They dig to make homes, hide food, find food, hide from predators, and even maintain body temperature. Readers will appreciate the accessible, at-level text and enjoy the supporting images of animals in the wild even more. A concluding chart will help them retain the volume's essential curricular concepts.

Some animals like to live alone. Many big cats, such as tigers, will even fight others to keep their territories to themselves. But even solo animals will find a mate at times. This thought-provoking volume provides the answers that animal lovers are seeking about how creatures find mates and why. The most interesting animal information is presented through clear, at-level text that emerging readers will find motivating and achievable. The elementary science content is supported by a graphic organizer and beautiful images of animals and their mates in the wild.

From funky looks to odd behaviors, catch an inside glimpse of some of the world's strangest animals. Young readers will have fun learning all about what makes these creatures unique.

Reveals how ecosystems are sculpted and sustained by animals eating, pooping, and dying--and how these fundamental functions could help save us from climate catastrophe.

"This book offers readers exactly what it promises and just might trigger greater interest and curiosity in readers, inspiring them to research and read further on their own. - Sharon the Librarian" Just like people, animals need a place to live. The nine animals in this book are very talented builders and make their own homes! Sometimes it's high in a tree, and sometimes it's hidden under the ground. They use earth, branches, and leaves, or whatever they can find nearby. Each house has its own style, from small and simple to large and complex. There are animals that prefer to live alone and others that live in groups. Animals build nests, dig tunnels, build roads and dams, and webs. Discover the amazing beaver, cross spider, sociable weaver, termite, stork, meerkat, honeybee, Japanese pufferfish, and mole. See who these special builders are! This is the first book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals.

"Animals adapt their behavior to the different phases of the moon"--.

Calling all animal lovers! This is your chance to learn about 9 amazing animals considered 'smart travelers.' Are you curious to know where they're going? Travel with the Arctic tern, the Chinook salmon, the plains zebra, the red crab, the barn swallow, the great white shark, the common crane, the reindeer, and the monarch butterfly. Each page presents beautiful illustrations full of facts and habitat descriptions that will surely amaze and inform. Super Animals, beautifully illustrated non-fiction about special animals, will take you on a mesmerizing journey where you'll meet the world's largest, fastest, loudest, and all-around magnificent animals! .

From their perky ears to their soft wool coats, baby sheep are too cute! Learn how lambs grow up through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a photo glossary, and more!.

From their wiggly noses to their pointy spines, baby hedgehogs are too cute! Learn how hoglets grow up through narrative nonfiction, fun facts, infographics, a photo glossary, and more!.