Halfmann, Janet

Contains an introduction to the mongoose, providing a description of their physical characteristics, what they eat, their habitat, and how they stay safe from other predators. Includes glossary.

Brown Pelican, who lives on a mangrove island off the coast of Puerto Rico, learns how to fish and take care of herself. Includes facts about brown pelicans.

Introduces various plants that use unusual defense mechanisms to survive.

Examines various forms of small and microscopic life in the ocean, their interdependent relationships, and reproductive methods.

An ochre sea star hunts for shellfish along the rocky shore one morning, and when she takes too long, the tide flows back to the sea without her, making her an easy target for predators.

A story of a young girl who dreams that howling winds whisk fur and feathers right off her animals friends. Trying to help, she sews each of them a new "coat.".

Presents an introduction to the life cycle of the Canada Goose, as spring comes to Cattail Lane and Canada Goose hatches five goslings, teaching them how to swim, find food, and more.

Describes the habitat, life cycle, behavior, predators, and unique characteristics of grasshoppers.

Describes the habitat, life cycle, behavior, predators, and unique characteristics of dragonflies.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of ants.