Explains how wildebeest live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats wildebeest may face on their migration.
Animal sports can be found all around the world. But this fun,informative book takes you beyond horse- and dog-racing to the weird world of turkey bowling and ostrich racing.
Explains how green sea turtles live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats green sea turtles may face on their migration.
Explains how golden eagles live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats golden eagles may face on their migration.
Explains how dall sheep live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats dall sheep may face on their migration.
Explains how caribou live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats caribou may face on their migration.
Explains how buffalos (American bison) live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats buffalos may face on their migration.
Explains how Arctic terns live and grow; discusses their migration, its purpose, and its route; and lists threats Arctic terns may face on their migration.
Soar through the pages of this book and decide... are these birds creepy or cool? They all have beaks and feathers, but they also have wild adaptations that make them look or act truly strange.
From bloodthirsty birds to infected insects, the creatures in this book all drink blood to stay alive. Read if you dare and then decide... are these animals cool, or just plain creepy?
When we think of wild animals, we don't immediately associate them with the cities we live in. But a closer look soon reveals that we share our urban environment with a great many untamed creatures. Heavily illustrated and full of entertaining and informative facts, City Critters examines how and why so many wild animals choose to live in places that, on first glance at least, seem contrary to their needs. How do those deer, raccoons, squirrels, skunks, coyotes, crows, gulls and geese-not to mention the alligators, eagles, otters and snakes-manage to survive in the big city? What special skills do city critters have that many of their wilderness cousins lack? Why have they developed these skills? And what are our responsibilities in ensuring that these animals can continue to share our city lives?
Extensively illustrated with Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Salmon Bears explores the delicate balance that exists between the grizzly, black and spirit bears and their natural environment, the last great wilderness along the central coast of British Columbia. Key to this relationship are the salmon that are born in the rivers each spring, who then go out to sea as juveniles and return as adults to spawn and die, completing a cycle of life that ensures the survival of not only their own species but also virtually every other plant and animal in the rainforest. In clear language suitable for young readers, the authors describe the day-to-day activities that define the lives of these bears through the four seasons. But this is also very much the story of the Great Bear Rainforesta vast tract of land that stretches from the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the Alaska border and contains some of the largest stands of old-growth forest left on the West Coast. The Salmon Bears focuses on the interconnectedness of all life in the rainforest and makes a strong case for the importance of protecting this vital ecological resource.
The Sea Wolves sets out to disprove the notion of "the Big Bad Wolf," especially as it is applied to coastal wolvesa unique strain of wolf that lives in the rainforest along the Pacific coast of Canada. Genetically distinct from their inland cousins and from wolves in any other part of the world, coastal wolves can swim like otters and fish like the bears with whom they share the rainforest. Smaller than the gray wolves that live on the other side of the Coast Mountains, these wolves are highly social and fiercely intelligent creatures. Living in the isolated wilderness of the Great Bear Rainforest, coastal wolves have also enjoyed a unique relationship with man. The First Nations people, who have shared their territory for thousands of years, do not see them as a nuisance species but instead have long offered the wolf a place of respect and admiration within their culture. Illustrated with almost one hundred of Ian McAllister's magnificent photographs, The Sea Wolves presents a strong case for the importance of preserving the Great Bear Rainforest for the wolves, the bears and the other unique creatures that live there.
This overview of insects describes their basic characteristics and life cycles. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book looks at the way plants and animals in a particular habitat are connected and explains how plants begin all food chains and all animals depend on plants for survival. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book explains how plants and animals are classified. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book introduces amphibians and reptiles, including information about the characteristics they share and those that are different. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book is an overview on birds and how they are grouped according to common characteristics, including songbirds, waterbirds, flightless birds, fowl, and birds of prey. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book introduces the various types of environments in an ocean and along an ocean's shore, including rocky cliffs where hardy plants grow and the underwater communities of the coral reefs. Reading Essentials in Science.
This book explains how species have adapted to their environment over time in order to survive. Reading Essentials in Science.
Crustaceans, arachnids, and insects are part of the arthropod family. Reading Essentials in Science.
In The World's Biggest Mammals, early fluent readers learn about mammals as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, the African elephant and the blue whale. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals. An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the world's biggest mammals using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Biggest Mammals also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In The World's Biggest Insects, early fluent readers learn about insects as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, stick insects and the goliath beetle. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals. An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the world's biggest insects using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Biggest Insects also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In The World's Biggest Birds, early fluent readers learn about birds as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, the Andean condor and the ostrich. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals. An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the world's biggest birds using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Biggest Birds also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
In The World's Biggest Amphibians, early fluent readers learn about amphibians as they explore the lives of two of its largest members, the goliath frog and the Chinese giant salamander. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage early readers as they learn about the physical features and behaviors of these supersized animals. An infographic compares the animals' size with that of familiar items, and an activity offers kids the opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about the world's biggest amphibians using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. The World's Biggest Amphibians also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
