"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of bats, Earth's only flying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how bats helped shape the earth"--Provided by publisher.
Surveys key aspects of these tree-climbing marspials', describing these American wild cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of kangaroos, describing the hopping marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures move around by jumping.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of eagles, describing the powerful raptors' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why humans respect eagles.
Surveys key aspects of chimpanzees, describing these intelligent primates' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why chimpanzees do not have tails.
Surveys key aspects of rays, describing these flat-bodied fish's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why rays' fins look like wings.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of elephants, describing the massive mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long trunks.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of killer whales, describing the carnivorous marine mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures came to be.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of gorillas, describing the great apes' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures do nothing but eat and sleep.
Surveys key aspects of hippopotomuses, describing these African mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water.
