parental behavior in animals

Discusses characteristics of ten different animals, including the crocodile and the penguin, that are hatched from eggs.

A sea otter feeds her pup, grooms his fur, and naps with him in the sunshine.

Cats know how to keep warm or cool, find food, play, keep clean, and take care of their kittens.

An introduction to koalas, in simple text with color illustrations, that describes their habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior.

Text and illustrations describe how baby animals are aided by their mothers in moving from place to place.

Lyrical prose describes how a mother tigress teaches her two cubs to hunt and survive on their own. Includes sidenote tiger facts throughout.

Explores the world of a sea otter as he goes from total dependence on a loving mother to becoming a playful member of the community.