Books with author Mary Molly Shea

Did you hear that roar? Lions are on the hunt! They prowl the land in search of their next meal. Antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals are all on the menu. Lions are called the king of beasts for their fierce hunting skills and kingly manes. This book journeys into the world of a lions pride. Readers will learn about hunting animals, raising cubs, and surviving in the grasslands of Africa.

Pandas are undeniably adorable. Their fluffy fur and big eyes look just like a teddy bears, but dont even think of snuggling with them. They have one of the most powerful bites of any carnivore. Though they usually reserve their teeth for chewing tough pieces of bamboo, theyve bitten people, too. This compelling volume, full of beautiful photographs and gripping facts, tells readers all about pandas life cycle as well as why its wise to keep a wary distance from these awesome animals.

Giraffes, with their brown and white markings and extremely long necks, are one of the most recognizable animals. Their incredible height helps them reach their favorite foodleaves! Their longs legs also help them run and kicktwo ways they protect themselves from enemies such as lions and crocodiles. This book shares interesting giraffe facts and explains how these graceful creatures survive in the grasslands.

The strange-looking sea mammal called the manatee is a gentle creature. This book invites readers to imagine themselves as a manatee living its slow-moving, quiet life. Readers will picture themselves with algae and barnacles growing on their skin, coming up to take a breath every few minutes, and always searching for a tasty plant to eat. Cute and colorful photographs of manatees support the fascinating text, and the Florida manatee's struggle to stay alive is closely examined.

Moose are the largest members of the deer family, and they are large. The most massive moose are 7 feet (2 m) tall at the shoulder and weigh 1,300 pounds (600 kg). These herbivores arent always gentle. They can use their colossal bodies to defend themselves from black bears, wolves, and other carnivores. Even hunters fear moose because angry moose sometimes cant be stopped by guns. This informative book, including a graphic organizer and essential science vocabulary, is a fresh look at the magnificent mammal called the moose.

Elephants are the largest land animals and a favorite at the zoo. Theyre so loved its hard to imagine the gentle creatures can be very dangerous at times. In fact, theyre responsible for killing over a hundred people each year in India. This riveting book explains why such tragedies occur. As readers learn the answer, theyll discover more about elephant trunks, tusks, behaviors, and habitats and how some of these put the mammal at risk. Beautiful photographs enhance the ideas presented in this notable volume, which supports the science curriculum.

Moose are the largest members of the deer family, and they are large. The most massive moose are 7 feet (2 m) tall at the shoulder and weigh 1,300 pounds (600 kg). These herbivores arent always gentle. They can use their colossal bodies to defend themselves from black bears, wolves, and other carnivores. Even hunters fear moose because angry moose sometimes cant be stopped by guns. This informative book, including a graphic organizer and essential science vocabulary, is a fresh look at the magnificent mammal called the moose.