Holland, Mary

"[Text and photos] look at the many uses animals have for their tails ... [In addition,] the 'for creative minds' section in the back invites readers to match animals to their tails and describes the tail adaptations of flying squirrels, salamanders, fireflies, bats, and otters"--Provided by publisher.

"Hearing is an important sense for animal survival. Ears give animals vital information to help them find food or listen for predators ready to attack . . . features a wide variety of animal ears and how animals use them."--Publiisher.

"Noses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes that are just right for its particular animal host. Not only do most animals use their noses to breathe but for many animals, the sense of smell helps them find food, a mate, or even to know when danger is near!"--Provided by publisher.

Photos and text that follow the springtime activities of a family of black bears after they wake up from their winter hibernation. Includes information on hibernation, and the type of food bears eat as well as what signs bears leave to communicate with other bears.

"Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor, or webbing is perfect for water dwellers [and] ... explore the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals move and explore their world."--Provided by publisher.

"In ... detailed photographs, Mary Holland captures the first few months of a baby owl's life. ... Follow along as Otis learns to eat, fights with his sister, and prepares for flight"--Provided by publisher.

"The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland share fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages."--Provided by publisher.

"Can you smell with your feet? Do you dig your claws into a river's muddy bank to climb up and bask in the sun? Animals' legs are different from humans' in so many ways! Find out why strong talons suit a raptor, or webbing is perfect for water dwellers [and] ... explore the ways insects, amphibians, reptiles, and mammals move and explore their world."--.