Describes the differences between spring, summer, fall, and winter and how seasons are created by earth's orbit around the sun; and discusses the different climates around the world and how climate change is affecting the world. Includes diagrams.
Provides an introduction to rodents, explaining what they are, looking at different types of rodents, and discussing where they live, what they eat, their senses, how they move, and the lives of baby rodents.
Examines the characteristics of small primates including lemurs, slow lorises, and monkeys and provides information on the primate family, their individual habitats, their diets, and their communities.
Profiles different types of spiders including information on their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, hunting practices, and facts and records on spiders.
"Describes how to care for a pet rabbit, compares types of rabbits, and discusses rabbit behavior in order to help readers decide if a rabbit is the right pet for them"--Provided by publisher.
Describes behavioral characteristics of wild and domestic lizards and snakes. Helps readers decide if a pet lizard or snake is right for them, and gives suggestions on caring for a pet reptile.
"Describes different types of horses, and how to care for and train a pet horse. Wild horses, as well as horse communication are described to help the reader further understand natural horse behavior"--Provided by publisher.
A photo-illustrated overview of spiders that covers their different types, life cycle, web spinning, poisons, senses, movement, and threats to survival.