mammals

Introduces such notable mammals as the elephant, sloth, koala, and porcupine, explains what makes them unique, and describes the important characteristics of the entire group.

Provides descriptions of physical characteristics and habits of some of the most at-risk mammals in the world, with explanations of why they are endangered and how they can be protected.

Describes how the concerted efforts of an international team of concerned people eased the suffering of three gray whales trapped by ice off the coast of Alaska and eventually helped two of them back to the open sea.

Explains how the woodchuck, black bear, red fox, and Canadian goose cope with winter in the northern parts of North America.

Describes a variety of arctic animals, including the harp seal, polar bear, snowy owl, and collared lemming.

Provides young readers with facts about several strange mammals, such as goats that faint, moles with star-shaped noses, anteaters with tongues as long as a human arms, and more.

Text and photographs examine the various animals that come to a water hole in Southern Africa during the dry season, including a white rhinoceros, yellow-billed stork, and hyena.

Presents an illustrated guide to mammals, from aardvarks to zebras, covering aquatic, arboreal, and terrestrial animals with key facts about physical characteristics, behavior, distribution, habitat, natural predators and prey, relatives, life cycle, and other information.

A collection of humorous poems about mammals such as the tiger, gorilla, and rhebok.

Explores the world of mammals, identifying their characteristics and describing individual species.