Believed to have been active from 1810 to 1859, Mocha Dick was infamous for the ferocity of his retaliations against those who attempted to capture him. From the first recorded encounter near the South American island of Mocha till the fatal harpoon blow, the sperm whale was a legend in his own time. I
A kindergarten-level introduction to sharks, covering their growth process, behaviors, the oceans they call home, and such defining physical features as their teeth.
A countdown of five of the most captivating sea otters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these intelligent marine mammals.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of crocodiles, describing the swimming reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have rough, bumpy skin.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of crocodiles, describing the swimming reptiles’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have rough, bumpy skin.
A countdown of five of the most captivating elephant seals provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these noisy marine mammals.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of dolphins, describing the leaping mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are friendly toward humans.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
This revised edition surveys key aspects of dolphins, describing the leaping mammals’ appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are friendly toward humans.
A countdown of five of the most captivating sea lions provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these short-haired marine mammals.
A look at jellyfish, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their bells, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their overabundance in the world today.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea turtles, the migrating shelled reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how sea turtles cause monsoons.
A countdown of five of the most captivating walruses provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these ivory-tusked marine mammals.
A countdown of five of the most captivating blue whales provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these massive marine mammals.
A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of whales, the large ocean animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why New Zealanders traditionally rode whales. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behavior.
Gliding quietly along the banks of a river, crocodiles are formidable members of the animal kingdom who don't give their prey much warning. Young readers get a glimpse at various crocodile species and habitats and learn about the hunting skills that make these creatures famous. Informative text and exciting pictures introduce kids to the incredible reptiles that have prowled our planet for millions of years.
These now-extinct cephalods were the predecessors of modern-day squid, octopus, and nautilus and survived for nearly 335 million years! Young readers will discover how these shelled creatures came in myriad shapes, sizes, and designs, and how they managed to outlast several mass extinctions until about 65 million years ago.
A baby dolphin narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby dolphin narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
A baby seal narrates the story of its life, describing how physical features, diet, habitat and familial relationships play a role in its growth and development.
Gives readers an up-close look at the great lengths emperor penguins go to in order to raise their young. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.
Did you know that most animals in the world don't have backbones? Learn more about invertebrates in this engaging nonfiction book. Readers will learn all about mollusks, arthropods, arachnids, and crustaceans while being stimulated from cover to cover with its detailed images and charts, intriguing facts, and informative text.
It is fun to watch colorful goldfish swim around a tank, but the care of these little animals can be challenging! Easy-to-understand text and vivid photographs will help children ensure that their pet goldfish have long, healthy lives. Children will learn about the different goldfish breeds, baby goldfish, setting up the fish tank, how to feed a goldfish, and cleaning the fish tank.
Fish swim, leap, and splash all over. Around some of them, you need to use caution. Others are harmless or even helpful. Do you know which is which? In Sharks and Other Fish, you'll explore the animal kingdom and find out which of these fish are dangerous…or not! The facts may surprise you!
Follow a painted turtle from a sunny spot on a log in the pond to meeting a friend by the shore.
