mammals

Surveys living conditions in East Africa, explaining why this area is home to the largest and tallest land animals in the world.

Explores migration on land, discussing elephants, bears, ants, and crabs; and explains how seasons influence migrating animals. Includes a glossary and a list of resources.

From natures biggest animals, such as the blue whale and the African bush elephant, to its smallest, such as the bee hummingbird, and deadliest, such as the box jellyfish, this book has something for everyone interested in animals. Readers will find out what records ostriches, saltwater crocodiles, dung beetles, and other animals are breaking.

Discusses the migration patterns of such mammals as the bear, bat, lemming, elephant, and bison.

Text and color photographs tell about fascinating animals whose behavior and physical features make them unique.

An introduction to mammals, the animal group which includes the ape, wolf, whale, and bat.

This fun book looks at baby pets that include puppies, kittens, guinea pigs, bunnies, and hamsters and how to care for these young animals. Diet, exercise, medical care, and the equipment needed to look after these pets is shown in detailed photographs. The book also educates children about how to choose a suitable pet.

Explains what mammals are and how they differ from other animals, with an overview of the life cycle of a variety of mammals, including pouched mammals, sea mammals, and flying mammals.

Explains what classifies a mammal as a mammal and describes the physical characteristics and unique traits of several kinds, from carnivores to insectivores to marsupials to primates.