"Meet the llama! Learn about how this friendly mammal was tamed many years ago. Elementary-aged readers will discover that llamas sometimes wrestle with their necks. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating animals. An Incan folk tale explains how llamas came to be"---Provided by publisher.
"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lemurs, the leaping primates of Madagascar and the Comoros. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how lemurs came into existence"--Provided by publisher.
"Meet the manatee! Learn about how this underwater mammal comes to the surface to breathe. Elementary-aged readers will discover how manatees use their whiskers to search for food. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . sea creatures. A Portuguese folk tale explains how manatees are connected to mermaids"--Provided by publisher.
"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these . . . mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns"--Provided by publisher.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of sea turtles, describing these migratory shelled reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how sea turtles cause monsoons.
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of foxes, the widespread members of the dog family. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how foxes can outsmart other animals"--Provided by publisher.
"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare"--Provided by publisher.
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of snow leopards, the non-roaring big cats of Central Asia. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why snow leopards have spotted fur"--Provided by publisher.
"An exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chameleons, the color-changing reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chameleons shake while they walk"--Provided by publisher.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers care for their young.
