africa

"Learn all about the characteristics of young cheetahs and their busy lives in Africa. Early readers will be introduced to baby cheetahs through simple text and vibrant images to aid comprehension."--.

An up-close look at the deadly boomslang snake from egg to adult.

"The remarkable true story of the world's first giraffologist. At three years old, Anne Dagg saw her first giraffe and never stopped thinking about it. Her desire to study the world's tallest animal followed her from preschool to graduate school, from Canada to South Africa. And often, people laughed at her quest. The scientific study of giraffes was non-existent at the time. And by a woman? Unheard of. But by following her love of giraffes, Dr. Anne Innis Dagg became a pioneer -- the first person to study animal behavior in Africa. Today, the world-renowned giraffologist is the author of many groundbreaking books about giraffe behavior and the subject of the acclaimed documentary The Woman Who Loves Giraffes"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces young readers to wildebeests, looking at their physical characteristics, behavior, and more.

Chronicles the story of the last Africans brought illegally to the United States on the Clotilda in 1860.

This book will take readers to the continent of Africa to discover some rock formations that held important dinosaur discoveries. Readers will learn about each dinosaur, from when it lived to what it ate.

Brimming with National Geographic photographs on every page and loads of animal facts, readers discover how these animals live and eat, the challenges they face, and how to help protect them.

Discusses a number of the predators of Europe and Africa.

"The Last Giants is a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating past, difficult present, and imperiled future of the African elephant"--Provided by publisher.

Africa is the world's second largest continent by both size and population. But there's a lot more to know about this large landmass. With the help of this informative guide, curious readers can learn all about this unique continent, from its geography and countries to its people and animal life. Colorful photographs and helpful graphic elements reinforce key concepts from the text. This engaging volume makes for an excellent supplement to any elementary social studies curriculum.