a new history, from the shadow of the dinosaurs to us
Brusatte, Stephen
2022
"Renowned paleontologist and New York times bestselling author of 'The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs' Steve Brusatte charts the extraordinary story of the dinosaurs' successor: mammals, which emerged from the shadows to rule the Earth"--Provided by publisher.
an unexpected discovery sparks a scientific investigation
Parrott-Ryan, Maria
2024
"One night a scientist discovered something surprising in his own backyard : a flying squirrel that glowed bright pink! Follow along on an investigation into flying squirrels--and other mammals--that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light"--Provided by publisher.
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.
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, 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.
A look at lions, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their hairy manes, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today.
A look at leopards, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their spotted fur, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today.
A look at cougars, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their tawny coats, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status as a game animal in the world today.
A look at cheetahs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their spotted coats, behaviors, relationships with humans, and endangered status in the world today.