From beloved Caldecott Honor-winning author of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? comes another stunning, informative reader in the By The Numbers series. In this installment, Jenkins explores a wide range of facts and data about animals all over the world, some familiar, some new, but all fascinating!

From the polar bear that endures icy temperatures of -40 degrees Fahrenheit during the arctic winter to the kangaroo that lives in areas with less than 10 inches of rainfall a year, this engaging book describes and illustrates almost every kind of habitat where animals flourish. In a clear and concise style, each entry describes the habitat characteristic of each animal and how it copes with ecological factors such as shrinking natural surroundings, seasonal migration, and competition for feeding grounds. Vivid color photographs place the animals in their natural environment while at the same time show an aspect of their behavioral habits. Animal Habitats is a fascinating book which will delight and inspire readers. It is an indispensable guide that can be used in schools and at home.

In comics-style panels full of facts and humor, this lively picture book investigates the amazing lengths animal mothers go to in caring for their young. An emperor penguin mom treks up to fifty miles to bring food to her hungry chick. A toothy American alligator carefully carries hatchlings in her mouth, shuttling them safely to the water. A piping plover uses her best acting skills to feign an injury, luring predators away from her offspring. Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming lessons, or fearlessly kicking away hyenas, mothers in the animal kingdom—whatever their species—give it their all (and then some!) to keep their little ones safe, fed, and ready to face the world on their own. This first book in a young series on animal science includes in its back matter a look at the “super” qualities of some of the animals and offers a collection of resources for budding naturalists.

This fun title explores different kinds of animal homes and how they are built. From a beavers dam to a termites mound, readers will love learning all about animal architects. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Learn about invasive species and animals wreaking havoc in the wild, in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in animals and how they interact when forced to share space! Did you know that wild boars originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work! With simple language and vivid photographs, Animal Invaders is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and some of the power struggles within it.

Learn about invasive species and animals wreaking havoc in the wild, in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in animals and how they interact when forced to share space! Did you know that wild boars originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!

Why are newborn bears so tiny? How does the joey find its way to its mother's pouch? Why are fruit bats born large, alert and with their eyes open? These and many other questions are answered in this essential guide to the life cycles of the world's mammals. This fascinating book describes and illustrates the various, and sometimes unique, ways in which mammals raise their young and live their lives. More than seventy different types of mammals are represented, from the chimpanzee, which does not gain its independence until the age of seven or eight, to the tiny hamster, which is already fending for itself after only two months. The main text provides a vivid synopsis of each animal's life, including how the animal learns to survive, achieves independence, and mates. Superb illustrations and detailed captions offer additional about the various stages that the animal goes through. Multiple points of interest highlight special aspects of each animal's life, such as breeding season, litter size, and average life expectancy.

Wouldn't it be amazing to see inside the mind of a lion, a gorilla, an octopus or even a bee? In Animal Minds: What Are They Thinking?, author Dana L. Church looks at how scientists are doing just that. Their research shows that a wide variety of species have unique personalities, impressive memories, counting abilities, and incredible problem-solving skills. Meet the scientists who study the minds of animals, discover the similarities and differences between the minds of different species and learn how they compare to our own. From dolphins to dung beetles, tigers to turkey vultures, Animal Mindsshows that we are only beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to revealing the amazing inner worlds of the thousands of different creatures with whom we share this planet.

Whether on the search for bigfoot or testing the memory of a goldfish, the word is full of mysteries. But some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true animal myths.

Build your children’s reading skills while introducing them to four incredible animals with this four-book bind up of Level 2 Animal Planet readers! Each book is in this four-book bind-up of Level 2 readers is written from the point of view of a different member of the animal kingdom: a polar bear, a shark, a gorilla, and a dolphin. Animal PlanetIncredible Animals4-Book Reader Bindup Level 2 is chock full of intriguing facts about each animal’s way of life and includes vivid photographs of their wild worlds. With vocabulary geared toward kindergarteners and first-graders, and glossaries for each book that help promote reading comprehension, this volume offers young animal lovers a most satisfying way to build their literacy skills while deepening their love of reading.

Did you know that a star-nosed mole can tell when earthquakes are coming? Or that the rosy wolfsnail moves three times faster than other snails? Full of fun facts like these, Animal Planet: Strange, Unusual, Gross, & Cool Animals will introduce young animal lovers to some of the most interesting animals in the world! Discover that no matter how strange, unusual, or gross these animals appear, each one plays a vital part in supporting its ecosystem. Packed with more than 200 beautiful photographs, this book is perfect for readers who love incredible animals.