During the winter, the arctic fox begins an incredible journey. She heads north through the tundra, toward the top of the world. No larger than a house cat, she faces treacherous obstacles, frightening predators, and bitter cold along the way. It seems impossible that she could persist against the elements on her almost 2,000-mile journey—but she does. Read and find out about the arctic fox’s quest for survival. The Arctic Fox’s Journey is filled with gorgeous, accurate art and includes ton of visual aids like charts, sidebars, an infographic, and a hands-on activity all about camouflage. This is a Level 1 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series. This picture book about the arctic fox’s dangerous winter journey is another strong entry in the award-winning Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out series!

This beautiful book brings together facts about the Arctic, an evocative narrative, and breathtaking illustrations.The story begins at the outer edge of the Arctic Circle, where the extraordinary wood frog is beginning to freeze, and then works its way inwards to the North Pole--through the tundra and into the sea and ice at the very center. Then the scenes work their way back outwards. As the book progresses, winter progresses. By the end we are back to the taiga, back to spring after the long winter, and back to the wood frog, who is now defrosting in anticipation of warmer weather.This is a timely book that is sure to stimulate discussion between parent and child about the importance of protecting our planet's ecosystems and habitats. It's an essential purchase for both school libraries and the home. Future titles in the series will focus on the following habitats: coral reef, forest, desert, ocean, rain forest, river, and mountain.

Did you know that there are 20 species of armadillo, but only two roll into a ball for protection-or that a screaming hair armadillo really lives up to its name? Learn fascinating facts like these-and more-all in the pages of this book!

What do knights in shining armor have to do with slimy snails and porcupines? A lot, actually! Armor & Animals brings together two things kids love to provide an entryway into the world of art. The armor collection at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, beloved by its young visitors, provides the remarkable helmets, shields, and more in the book, which experienced museum educator Liz Yohlin Baill compares to the shells, scales, and spikes that protect animals. Lively text paired with bright, modern graphics and real-life armor informs kids about art and animals in tandem. A rhino crashes into a knight, teaching kids that a group of rhinos is called a crash--so stay out of the way! Dragons may be imaginary, but a fire-breathing dragon etched on armor can still make a horse look extra tough. Kids can consider the helmets, goggles, and other "armor" they use that help make their activities safer, and connect art to their world as they learn.

A visual celebration of the huge variety of dogs found across the world, from those you already know and love to those that may surprise you. As the book takes the reader on a journey around the world, it reveals dogs with the most important jobs, breeds with unusual features, record-breaking dogs and more.

With 26 habitats to explore and more than 250 animals from the amoeba to the whale, this beautifully illustrated book puts into context the size of all creatures, great and small. From the tiny amoeba to the mighty blue whale, this beautifully illustrated book marvels at the sheer size of some of the world's most fascinating creatures. Did you know that a sword-billed hummingbird has a beak longer than its body? A giant anteater's tongue can extend two feet into a termite mound in pursuit of food? Or that a lion's mane sea jelly can grow tentacles as long as three buses? See how the world's animals measure up and compare them all at once using the large pull-out chart at the back of the book. With 26 habitats to explore, featuring more than 250 animals.

The SEE Noah' s Ark Biodiversity Conservation Book Series consists of five short-story picture books on endangered animal species in Southwest China. Each volume focuses on a different animal, following the path of a particular creature on its quest for survival. The series is part of the Southwest Project Center of the Alashan Society of Entrepreneurs & Ecology (SEE), one of the first NGOs set up in China, back in 2004. The stories are based on the real-life experiences of front-line rangers and locals in Southwest China, and can be fun and educational for young readers. This volume follows the journey of Ginger, a baby Asian elephant who is left orphaned after his mother is shot by poachers in Yunnan Province. Without the help and support of his mother, will the young elephant be able to survive in the wild? Read the story to find out more.

The author of At the Pond and In the Woods takes readers to the most remote regions of our planet in this beautifully illustrated poetic ode to the creatures that inhabit the North and South poles. The stark, cold landscapes of Earth's poles may seem inhospitable, but their snowy hollows and glacial waters hide an astounding variety of creatures, from the tiny, fascinating tardigrade to the mysterious giant squid, from the fleet-footed Arctic hare to the majestic polar bear. Perfectly adapted for the climes they call home, these animals defy logic and invite awe. New York Times best-selling author David Elliott turns his eye--and his pen--to the Arctic and Antarctic with lively poems filled with humor, admiration, and love, while illustrator Ellen Rooney's vivid multimedia art brings touches of warmth and beauty to the austere landscapes of the poles. Complete with notes on each animal in the back matter, At the Poles speaks to the preciousness of life at the ends of the Earth.

Did you know that some cats don't have five fingers, but six? We're not pulling your whiskers--it's true! Whether you have your own pet at home or whether you just like these adorable little rascals--read our illustrated cat atlas, which will introduce you to the most interesting, lazy, cuddly, and wild cat breeds in the world, from the common European tabby to the silky-haired Persian cat and the unusual Lykoi. And don't worry, that one over there isn't a tiny werewolf--it just looks like one. And if you enjoy bedtime stories, don't forget to cuddle up in bed and immerse yourself in the Meow News, a newspaper that comes with the atlas. It contains many stories, interviews, and news from around the world of renowned feline celebrities, as well as lesser-known cat heroes and heroines.

Playful verses, captivating facts, and vibrant colors will have little animal lovers poring over these pages about the young of several species. Do you know which Australian baby animal is called a puggle? (Hint: it's not a designer dog!) Which babies are called joeys? (You'll be surprised at how many.) Which baby animals from Australia are looked after by their dad? What animal is carried around--gingerly--in its mother's toothy mouth? Frisky little dingoes may be called pups, but so are a type of bat called flying foxes. There are so many unusual things to learn about Australian baby animals in this simple and satisfying book from award-winning creator Frané Lessac.

Chris Humfrey is an Australianzoologist and televisionpersonality who has starredin his own series on ABC andAnimal Planet. Chris shares hishome in Macedon, Victoria, with2,000 animal 'housemates' andtakes his award-winning 'the ZooComes to You' mobile educationprogram around the country,reaching 250,000 children eachyear.And a couple thousand other pets. The Humfreys' residence isn't a home as much as it is aprivate zoo where human and animal sagas unfold daily. It goes without saying that it is noteasy to keep the animals in check, which is why Chris and his wife, Nicole, have a motleycrew of zookeepers to try to keep the animals happy and healthy. Whether it's rescuing ababy joey deserted by her mother or working to keep away the foxes that wreak havoc atnight, it's always an adventure at the Humfreys' Home. foxes that wreak havoc atnight, it's always an adventure at the Humfreys' Home.

Axolotls have gills, but they are not fish. They are amphibians! Unlike other amphibians, though, axolotls spend their whole lives in the water. With easy text and colorful photos, young readers will have fun finding out more about these unique creatures.

This brilliant reference book is a lovely introduction to the babies all kinds of different animals have, from tiny rabbits in an underground nest, to caterpillars hatching out of eggs and becoming butterflies. Full of soft, warm illustrations with simple text that children can easily understand. A beautifully-illustrated addition to the popular Beginners series with easy-to-read text and step-by-step visual explanations. An unintimidating book, its contents is accessible to young children but of interest to all. Includes internet links to websites with video clips showing lots of different baby animals, and games and activities about them.