grooming behavior

People aren't the only organisms that need to clean up! Grooming is an animal adaptation that helps species survive. In this engaging book, readers will learn about kinds of animals that groom each other and why. They'll learn how lions are the only big cats that live together and how grooming helps them bond. They'll also learn similar information about birds, primates, horses, and other creatures. Beautiful photographs of these animals grooming each other in the wild will attract animal lovers. At-level and appealing text supports emerging readers and the elementary science curriculum.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of gorillas.

Explores the world of animal grooming and describes how various animals and insects preen and groom to stay healthy.

Photographs and text show how animals use water, dust, tongues, claws, and beaks to keep themselves clean.

Introduces over fifty new vocabulary words through a story about getting dirty and then getting clean again.

Explains the importance of proper hygiene in the context of children preparing to go to a party.

Invites readers to learn healthy cleaning habits by discovering the similarities and differences between humans and animals.

Photographs and text show how animals use water, dust, tongues, claws, and beaks to keep themselves clean.