"A look at cheetahs, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their spotted coats, behaviors, relationships with humans, and endangered status in the world today"--

Forked tongue flickers ... Sharp claws rip ... Meet the Komodo dragon! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Komodo Dragons treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this remarkable reptile. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the lizard's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while an Indonesian folk tale about the Komodo dragon adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title. q

"A look at lions, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their hairy manes, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protected status in the world today"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Parrots treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this group of brilliant birds, including macaws and parakeets. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a parrot myth"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Penguins treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these bubbly Antarctic birds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a discussion about the dearth of penguin myths and folk tales"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Polar Bears treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous Arctic mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an Inuit tale about the polar bear"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Tigers treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this majestic mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Vietnamese tale about the big cat"--