Books with author Rob Ryndak

People might not normally think of bats when they think about jungle animals, but the trees are full of these winged wonders. At night, bats fly from tree to tree in the jungle looking for food and places to call home. Beginning readers take an up close and personal look at these wild animals thanks to accessible text and stunning photographs that show where these creatures like to live, when you can see them, and what they are eating in the diverse jungle ecosystem.

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldnt care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each Animal's habitat and other small differences between the two fearsome creatures, showing readers just what creature is lurking below the waters.

Whats the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These second cousins of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, its easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise their young in different ways. Captivating full-color photographs help to bring these marvelous mammals to vivid life.

Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they arent even in the same family! From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time!

Toucans are most known for their bright, colorful beaks, but there is plenty more to learn about these interesting jungle birds. For instance, toucans like to play! They sometimes throw their food back and forth using their big, striped bills. Early readers will love learning about baby toucans, which dont grow colorful bills until later in life. With the help of color photographs and accessible text, young readers will be captivated by life among the toucan flock in this exciting book.

Both turtles and tortoises have shells and move pretty slowly. So what makes them different? And where to terrapins fit in? Theres much more going on with these amazing creatures than just carapaces and plastrons. From their family ties and foot size to their habitats, these animals look, live, and even eat differently. Some of these awesome animals can live for centuries! Readers will discover which of these reptiles can survive hundreds of years longer than humans, along with a host of other fun facts. Vivid photographs of turtles and tortoises in their natural habitat add further fascination for readers ready to tackle the differences between these two reptiles.

Many different kinds of monkeys call the trees in the jungle home. Beginning readers will love the amazing photographs of the many varieties featured in this book. From the loud howler monkeys to the distinctive colors and behaviors of the many other jungle primates, this book will take readers deep into the heart of the jungle environment and show them whats living among the dense foliage.

Crocodiles spend lots of time in the water, which makes them perfect jungle animals. Whether on land or in rivers and streams, these fierce animals love to hunt whatever jungle critters get in their way. With their sharp teeth and strong, long bodies, these crocs are waiting to make a meal out of anything unfortunate enough to get close to their strong jaws. Readers will love diving into the jungle waters and getting a look at crocodiles with the help of detailed photographs that show just how dangerousand interestingthese jungle animals really are.