Hirsch, Rebecca E

Learn about the ruby-throated hummingbird, what they eat, where they live and where they migrate to in the winter months. Birds have many differences too so find out what they are from other hummingbirds."--Back Cover.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the platypus. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the platypus's life, comparing the platypus to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal"--Provided by publisher.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the humpback whale. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the humpback whale's life, comparing the whale to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal."--Provided by publisher.

Compares key traits of boa constrictors, including their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle, to similar and different reptiles.

Provides information about African elephants, what they look like, how and where they live, and the differences and similarities it has with other mammals.

"This book covers information (life cycle, appearance, habitat) about the mountain gorilla. Each chapter discusses an aspect of the mountain gorilla's life, comparing the gorilla to a similar mammal and to a very different mammal"--Provided by publisher.

"Get ready to get your hands dirty with The Rock Cycle. With its reader-friendly and interactive approach, this title covers key curriculum Earth science topics in an engaging way. This title explores the natural processes, how geologists study the rock cycle, and how the rock cycle relates to the reader's daily life. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards"--Provided by the publisher.

See what a vampire bat has in common with a sperm whale. Find out what sets a vampire bat apart from a walrus or a groundhog. Readers will compare and contrast key traits of vampire bats—their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle—to traits of other mammals. Charts and sidebars support key ideas and provide details. Through gathering information about similarities and differences, readers will make connections and draw conclusions about what makes this animal a mammal and how mammals are alike and different from each other.

Learn about the panther chameleon and compare and contrast their key traits , their appearance, behavior, habitat, and life cycle, to traits of other reptiles.

This book covers curricular information, life cycle, appearance, habitat, about the king cobra. Each chapter discusses a different aspect of the king cobra's life, and then compares the snake to a similar reptile and later to a different reptile. This title includes helpful sidebars that support the main text. As a part of the Comparing Animal Traits series, its overall goal is to show what makes this animal a reptile, and how reptiles are alike and different from one another. Readers will become familiar with reptile similarities and differences, learning to compare and contrast as well as grasping how different factors (animal traits and environment, for instance) are related.