zoology

A bright bird perches on a leafy branch. It is a blue jay! These songbirds are popular for their colorful feathers and large size. In this title for young readers, simple text and crisp photos combine to introduce these popular backyard birds. Special features call out related birds, show off nests and favorite foods, and highlight one of the bird's well-known calls.

Chickadees are small songbirds with big voices! Their chickadee-dee-dee calls are heard in forests and yards throughout North America. This title introduces readers to the bird's homes and behaviors through simple text and bright photos. Additional features introduce chickadee foods, highlight related birds, and show off the bird's call!.

Penguins and puffins look a lot alike! Can you tell who is who? With this book, readers will explore the unique appearances and behaviors of these feathered friends. With leveled text, crisp photos, a side-by-side comparison feature, and a picture glossary to reinforce the main text, readers will learn how to easily tell these seabirds apart!.

Penguins have a lot of fun on the bottom of the world! Beginning readers can learn all about these tuxedoed birds, from what they eat to how they swim. Decodable sentences and engaging photos offer support while features such as diagrams and photo labels reinforce the text. Readers just starting out will dive right in to this fun title!.

In leopards, beginning readers will learn about leopards and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to leopards' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels leopards' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.

The black mamba and the blue-ringed octopus are among Earth's most venomous animals. Beyond that, they have little in common. One is known for its great size; the other is adorably small. And they'd never meet in real life because one lives on land, while the other dwells in the ocean. But imagine they did meet. What would the battle look like? Who might win? This engaging volume compares the animals' qualities to see who might emerge victorious. Age-appropriate text addresses important science concepts, while colorful images bring the information vividly to life. Photo captions and amazing statistics enhance the main concepts.

An herbivore and a carnivore meet in battle. Who will win? People's first instinct might be to pick the carnivore. But when you're pitting a gray wolf against the massive and dangerous Cape buffalo, the outcome isn't so obvious. Young readers will delight in learning about these two magnificent animals as they try to determine who might triumph in a contest between them. Accessible text covers important science concepts, while compelling images bring information to life. Photo captions and impressive facts further motivate wildlife fans.

The Shiba Inu is the smallest of six distinct Japanese dog breeds. These dogs are known for their dignified personalities and foxlike appearance. Learn more about these dogs in this title.

The Cane Corso breed is known for its size and strength. Fully grown Cani Corsi can weigh more than 100 pounds (45 kilograms). Learn more about these dogs in this title.

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young.