zoology

Introduces readers to some of the world's deadliest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their deadly natures affect their lives.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Pandas treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous Asian mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an ancient Chinese folk tale about the bear.

Take a visual journey of discovery through the animal and plant kingdoms -- and uncover the extraordinary rhythms of nature! Here are the answers to all kinds of curious questions. These infographics shed light on the truly remarkable range of the natural world -- how plants and animals grow and age, sleep and migrate, and reproduce and die. Spanning ideas both big and small -- from evolution to animal behavior -- The Time Nature Keeps is a visual trove of nature's clocks that brings the worlds cadences to life before our eyes.

"Text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to zoologists. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Wolves treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian wolf legend.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these mighty marine mammals. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Japanese whale fable.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Tigers treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this majestic mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Vietnamese tale about the big cat.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Snakes treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this group of remarkable reptiles, including anacondas and vipers. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian snake tale.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Sharks treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these fantastic ocean fish. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Hawaiian shark tale.

Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Rhinoceroses treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this mighty mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Malaysian folk tale about the rhino.