Books in Animal Lives series

"Tiny cracks appear on a shell as the first chick gets ready to leave his safe, warm world. He has a special little bump on top of his beak - an egg tooth - which helps him to push his way out." Superbly detailed drawings capture the bird's disarming beauty as it swoops silently in search of prey, offers gifts of food to its mate, and finds a place to nest. The carefully crafted text integrates facts about various aspects of the owl's life cycle into a narrative that informs and fascinates. Parents and kids discovering nature together will find this a thought-provoking introduction to the appreciation of a wild animal in its natural habitat. Includes a fact file, glossary, index, and notes on habitat and conservation.

Why do giraffes have such long necks? How long is a giraffe's tongue? What do they eat?Learn all about the amazing world of giraffes, and follow their lives from calf to adult - you'll be a giraffe expert in no time!The Animal Lives series:This series is a great introduction to the world of animals – where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat and the dangers they have to face. Animal Lives has all the facts on your favourite ocean animals.Each title in this appealing series takes an up-close look at a different creature, exploring habitat, conservation and animal adaptation, as well as looking at the life cycle of the particular animal and the way the young survive – often against tremendous odds.This series also discusses the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats.The Animal Lives series includes:Dolphins and Porpoises: 978-1-60992-689-2Sharks: 978-1-60992-690-8Lions: 978-1-60992-691-5Giraffes: 978-1-60992-692-2