parental behavior in animals

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Describes the parental behavior of Emperor penguins, focusing on how the male keeps the egg warm until it hatches and how the parents care for the chick after it is born.

Presents a story about how the mother emperor penguin must leave her egg and travel a number of miles in order to bring back food for her new baby chick.

From homes in the trees, on and under the ground, and even in the water, animals are masters at building structures. This interesting book shows how animals build different kinds of shelters to protect them from weather and predators, and provide a safe place to have babies.

Introduces the birth, development, care, feeding, and characteristics of baby reptiles.

Explores how different wild animals take care of their young, including lions, emperor penguins and sea horses.

Simple text and color photographs explore how a number of animal parents interact with and care for their babies, from seals and polar bears to cheetahs and chimpanzees. Includes quizzes throughout.

Simple text and pictures show the variety of ways in which animal parents transport their young.