carnivorous animals

An introduction to carnivores.

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat--like those human feet dangling in the water.

"Meet the raccoon! Learn about how this masked mammal searches for food. Elementary-aged readers will discover how raccoons solve difficult puzzles. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating American animals. A Native American folktale explains why the raccoon wears a mask"--Provided by publisher.

"This title introduces the red panda by reviewing what it looks like, where it lives, and what it likes to eat"--Provided by publisher.

"Transports children back in time to meet the terrifying theropods! These killer dinosaurs were fierce predators who used their top speed and sharp teeth and jaws to catch prey. Readers can find out about different theropod species and how some theropods evolved into the first birds"--Publisher.

Often, when kids think about dinosaurs, they think huge prehistoric creatures shaking the ground as they walk, monstrous battles between animals that are thousands of pounds, and the fierce roars shown in the movies. But some dinosaurs were small, no bigger than a house pet! In this book, readers learn about 11 dinosaurs that didn?t have size on their side, but found a way to survive ancient Earth anyway. Their defenses, body adaptations, diet, and fossils are discussed in the main content, and a vital statistics chart shows when and where they lived at a glance.

"Photography accompanies . . . information about badgers and bobcats. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

In leopards, beginning readers will learn about leopards and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to leopards' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels leopards' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.

In tigers, beginning readers will learn about tigers and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to tigers' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels tigers' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.

In lions, beginning readers will learn about lions and their cubs. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they are introduced to lions' appearance, diet, behaviors, and habitats. A picture diagram labels lions' body parts, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary.