A hippopotamus is quick to fight. When provoked or threatened, the beast will open its large mouth, show off its canines, and grunt or roar! The animal never retreats from battle, willing to fight to the death. In this book, young readers will discover the hippopotamus' violent side.
One pounce from a Bengal tiger can be deadly! The tiger has a strength that few animals can rival and people should fear. In this title, children will learn how a Bengal tiger stalks its prey before it fatally attacks in a split second.
The American Quarter Horse got its name from its ability to run a quarter mile race faster than almost any other breed. It has recorded speeds up to 55 miles per hour! Read all about this fast horse and what makes it one of the most popular breeds in the United States today.
Weighing as much as 16,000 pounds, the African elephant is a huge, dangerous animal. Its massive body can crush anything in its way! After reading this book, children will understand why a charging African elephants is something to fear.
Fifteen-year-old Tim loves his job at his dad's pet store, partly because he gets to spend time with his best friend, a black cockatoo named Elmo. But things at work have been tense since the store moved to a larger, more expensive location. To make extra money his father rents out the store's exotic birds for parties and Tim is furious at this exploitation of his friend. When Elmo is stolen from one of the parties, the police are unconcerned about the theft. Tim and his new human friend, Sapna, set out to find Elmo and discover that Elmo is more valuable than they'd ever imagined.
The animals of the grasslands and savannahs are highlighted in this comprehensive book about food webs.
The question of who eats what in a freshwater habitat is answered in this book about food webs.
This book looks at a forest food chain, discussing the plants and animals that are native to this environment, threats to their survival, and what is being done to protect their habitat.
Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered whooping cranes face and how they can be saved.
Discover the vital role of disappearing wetlands and what can be done to protect and restore this resource.
Visit Ocean City to train dolphins and care for other animals in this graphic high interest book.
Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered bats face and how they can be saved.
Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered cougars face and how they can be saved.
Beautiful photos and text examines the issues endangered manatees face and how they can be saved.
Desert habitats support a varied and interesting food web. Desert animals are highlighted and identified as predator, prey, or both.
Provides detailed and interesting information about organisms and their place in the food web in the Arctic.
This book uses the ocean as a backdrop to define food webs and identifying the animals who act as predator, prey, or both.
Take an in-depth look at animal life in this science encyclopedia.
Follow the adventures of Buck, a loving family pet, who is stolen from his comfortable home to become a sled dog in the Yukon gold rush territory. As Buck faces freezing temperatures, starvation, and cruelty, he learns that he must be brutal to survive.
This book discusses different STEM jobs that are found in an animal related field, from zookeeper to veterinarian.
La ciencia nos ayuda a entender el mundo que nos rodea, descubre el mundo natural con el tema de los desperdicios y el reciclaje.
En el libro se explica cómo la ciencia ayuda a obtener mejores animales para diversos usos.
En este libro aprenderás la importancia de llevar especies extranjeras a lugares distintos a su ecosistema original y todos los efectos negativos que pueden causar al ambiente.
Children see themselves as part of a non-living world of houses, schools and televisions. This intriguing new book explains what a living thing is so that children can make the connection between themselves and other living things, including plants, animals, and insects.
All types of creatures, including insects, mammals, and fish, are covered in this engaging book on the animal kingdom. Young readers will learn all the basics of kingdoms, orders, classes, and species.
