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A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of lions, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these roaring big cats.

As students study spiders, leeches, scorpions, and more, they will learn about the foundation that insects provide for all other animals.

"Why do cats have whiskers? How do cats land on their paws? Do people need cats? These and other questions are answered by the author, along with some extra information provided by the cats themselves"--Amazon.

"Bugs, including ants, beetles, grasshoppers, and more, have unique skills that combine to create a safe and welcoming world for everyone--even people--to live in"--Provided by publisher.

As big as a bus, weighing up to 11 tons, elephants have fascinated us for centuries, but only recently have scientists been able to observe their innermost workings as individuals, families, and herds. This enlightening book?companion to the highly anticipated televisions series from National Geographic?takes us to the few places in the world where elephants roam. Filled with glorious photography and groundbreaking narratives of current science, these pages capture the life and behavior of these iconic creatures as never before seen. We also meet the researchers and conservationists dedicating their time and risking their lives to understand and protect the world's two species, African and Asian, as they share new insights into elephant culture. Combining authoritative, cutting-edge knowledge with world-class photography, Secrets of the Elephants reveals behavior never before witnessed?and sounds a clarion call to honor and protect these magnificent animals.

"Are you ready for the ultimate bee book? With lighthearted watercolor and ink drawings, humorous quips, lists, and musings, [this book] . . . will show you just how important these esteemed bee-list celebrities really are. (Hint: We can't live without them.)"--Provided by publisher.

"Molly's cat Stella is behaving oddly, but Molly cannot find her special magic bracelet that allows her to understand what animals are saying, so she does not know what Stella is trying to tell her"--Provided by publisher.

"Do you know your panda from your polar bear? Or can you spot the difference between a sun bear and a sloth bear? Follow your expert field guide as we travel deep into the woods and across Arctic ice to learn all the 'bear' necessities. . . Field guide and intrepid explorer Huw Lewis Jones and wildlife illustrator Sam Caldwell take readers out into the wild to discover all there is to know and love about the eight different species of bears"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the physical characteristics and habitats of birds around the world.

Simple text and photographs introduce the top ten fastest birds.