How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal Mania explores what makes mammals unique, as well as their anatomy, behavior, and conservation needs. Thirty hands-on activities promote observation and analysis,...

Pull back the curtain on the wide, wide world of mammals! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, life cycle, and methods of defense, Mammals lets young readers and browsers discover these hairy animals through full-color photos and concise, factual text.

A lizard that runs on water! A snake that looks like a twig! Reptiles have fascinating ways of adapting to their environments. Discover some of the most interesting and unusual reptile adaptations that have allow them to survive in many different habitats throughout the world.

Find out how animals survive Earth's most extreme regions! From the rain-drenched treetops to the sun-starved forest floor, the rain forest is a tough place to live. But many animals from geckos to jaguars thrive in this environment. Discover the amazing body parts and behaviors that make living there possible. Filled with full-color photographs and engaging, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect for pre-readers and early reader...

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a mourning dove! Find out where mourning doves live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Explore the behaviors and environments of desert animals.

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a Robin! Find out where robins live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a goldfinch! Find out where goldfinches live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Who's that singing in the backyard? It's a house sparrow! Find out where house sparrows live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.

Who's that squawking in the backyard? It's an American crow! Find out where American crows live, what they eat, and how to identify the birds and their eggs.