migration

"Not many readers know that hummingbirds double their weight as part of their preparation for yearly migration. That's just one of many incredible facts about their epic travels. Hummingbirds' fascinating journey between Mexico and the southern coastal United States can be thousands of miles long, and yet they weigh about the same as a penny. Through age-appropriate language accompanied by colorful graphics and full-color photographs, young audiences get an inside scoop into this massive migration. A map is also included to show the scope of the hummingbirds' mind-boggling trip"--Provided by the publisher.

"Elephant seals have such a fascinating migration story. Unlike migrations of many other animals, male and female elephant seals actually take different migratory routes. They arrive in different parts of the world, eat different food sources, swim different lengths, and spend time in two different temperatures of water, among other things. This fun and informative volume tells the tale of the epic elephant seal journey with accessible, exciting language accompanied by fantastic full-color photographs. A map of both journeys provides opportunity for visual comprehension of the lengths these animals go to every year"--Provided by the publisher.

"Despite what many believe, the record for the longest insect migration isn't held by the well-known monarch butterfly, it's held by dragonflies, specifically the wandering glider dragonfly. Young readers will discover the fascinating world of these beautiful bugs, one of the oldest species on Earth, through engaging, age-appropriate text accompanied by vivid, full-color photographs. Also featured is a map of the migration, showing readers just how far these small creatures travel during their epic journey"--Provided by the publisher.

"It's hard to imagine a herd 96,000 square miles large, that's nearly half the size of France. It's harder still to imagine that enormous herd of majestic, gigantic creatures traveling 600 miles across the great white north every year. Caribou are one of the world's largest migratory animals, and now their journey is accessible to young readers. This volume details their daunting travel in clear, engaging language complemented by easy-to-understand graphics and vibrant full-color photography. A map is also included to give readers a visual sense of the great lengths these hardy creatures endure to complete their truly massive migration"--Provided by the publisher.

"Though some bat species spend the colder months deep in caves and abandoned mines, tree-roosting bats travel south for the winter, just like birds. Young readers are sure to enjoy learning about the fascinating life and impressive journey of bats, a creature every child can easily recognize, yet few know much about. Their story is told through easy-to-understand, engaging language complemented by bold, full-color photography of these creatures in action. Bold graphics present information in an engaging style for visual learners, and a map is also included to show just how far these winged mammals go"--Provided by the publisher.

Arctic terns travel 44,000 miles every year - the longest animal migration in the world! From pole to pole and back again, these flying machines zigzag across the world to follow the summer.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to sharks and how they migrate.

"Carefully leveled text and ... photographs explore how birds migrate or adapt to survive and thrive during the cold winter months. Includes picture glossary and index."--Provided by publisher.

A rhyming exploration of migration, looking at various animals who are led by instinct to migrate every year by land, sea, and air.