parental behavior in animals

Explains how four blue eggs develop into robins. Also looks at feathers from many different types of birds.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of the most common freshwater fish found in northern temperate climates.

In Antarctica, Little Emperor grows from a hatchling who depends on his parents for food and warmth, to an adult, ready to live in the sea on his own.

Describes, in text and illustrations, twelve animal architects, including the harvest mouse, swallow, gladiator tree frog, and beaver, discussing how and why they build their unusual structures.

Describes the interesting faces of fifteen baby animals and gives some brief facts about their behavior. Includes tarsier, manatee, and hognose snake.

Discusses the child care behavior of fifteen animal fathers including the seahorse, Darwin's frog, emperor penguin, and gray wolf.

Bobcat and squirrel kittens, batlings, bear cubs, and other wild animal babies learn to survive in their canyon environment.

Explores the many ways in which mammals, birds, and insects look after their offspring.

Contains sketches and color illustrations that look at the lives of baby animals in the wild, and includes a list of items for young readers to find in each nature painting.

A look at a variety of species, including our own, in which mothers nurture their young.