Humphrey, Natalie

"Although a wolf's mournful howl is often associated with a full moon, they don't wait for this lunar phase to make their recognizable vocalization-Wolves howl whenever they want to communicate with other wolves. Young readers will learn more about the key ideas of wolf behavior and adaptations with this intriguing title. The explanatory text is thoughtfully written with early readers in mind and also covers wolf habitats, their ecological importance, and the threats they face from humans"--Provided by publisher.

"The shrill howl of a coyote in the night might send shivers down the spine, but often it is part of a song to simply communicate with other coyotes. This fact is just one that readers will take away from this engaging book about this fascinating New World member of the canine family. The explanatory text is carefully crafted to be accessible to early readers and it covers key ideas about coyotes, including their adaptations and habitats"--Provided by publisher.

"The seahorse is commonly included in aquariums and animated fish movies, so most readers can easily recognize their distinctive shape. But what do they really know about the seahorse and how it survives in the deep? This well-researched book provides the perfect opportunity to dive into the wonderful world of that peculiar fish called the seahorse. Using full-color photographs and understandable, curriculum-based concepts, the text plunges readers into the strange life cycle of the sea horse, introducing them to important lessons of biology that will aid them in other studies of marine life"--Provided by publisher.

"It may be electrifying, but it's not lightning--it's an electric eel! . . . Readers of this book will get familiar with this freaky fish. Even those who don't love science class will find electric eels' air-breathing and unusual breeding behavior (spit is involved!) fascinating. Learning about the electric eel is an engaging introduction to ecosystems, habitats, anatomy, biology, and so much more crucial curricular content"--Provided by publisher.

"What has 4 teeth, spines all over its body, and is one of the most poisonous animals in the world? The puffer fish! . . . Readers will quickly devour the fascinating facts about the habitat, life cycle, evolution, and more of this strange family of fish"--Provided by publisher.

"Frogfish can change color. They can strike prey in milliseconds. They can regenerate parts of their body. That's all pretty strange! Even reluctant readers are sure to love learning about these wacky, weird, and wonderful fish. Full-color photographs and exciting, accessible text explains just how varied the frogfish can be in shape, size, and color. This beneficial book provides a great opportunity to learn about evolution, ecosystems, and so much more"--Provided by publisher.

"Fangtooth fish never shut their mouths! That's right--their fangs are just too long. . . . Many more weird facts can be found in this freaky fish book, in which the bizarre fangtooth fish's habitat, anatomy, food, and more are explained through accessible text and . . . up-close photographs"--Provided by publisher.

Color photographs and simple text describe the habitat, behavior, diet, and family life of rabbits and their babies.

"Seagulls are found in many places around North America. They can usually be spotted flying around beaches and bays, but seagulls can also be found waddling around parking lots. What are they doing there? Eating food left behind by humans! In this book, young readers will explore the life of a seagull and learn why seagulls are so willing to eat trash. With beautiful photographs of seagulls doing what they do best, readers will deepen their understanding of animal adaptation and other important science concepts"--Provided by publisher.

"While a jackal might look like a small dog, this little canine can be pretty gross! Jackals are opportunistic omnivores, which means they'll eat nearly anything they can get their jaws around. While usually that means small reptiles and berries, it also means jackals will eat rotten food left over from bigger predators! . . . Young readers will love learning more about how jackals survive"--Provided by publisher.