Books in Animals of Asia series

Burmese pythons are a favorite among snake owners. A full-grown Burmese python can grow to be 2 feet long. In the wild, these snakes start off life in the trees. As they get grow they spend most of their time on the ground hunting for food or in the sun to gather warmth. Full-color photographs and accessible text assure that readers will be fascinated to find out more about these giant reptiles.

Enter the chilly bamboo forests of western China and meet two of their denizens, the giant panda and the red panda. Both pandas are quiet and solitary animals, but one is a huge, black and white bear relative, while the other looks a bit like a red raccoon. Readers will find out the similarities and differences between these two animals that share a penchant for bamboo and get a sneak peek into these animals’ lives.

Camels are perfectly designed for the desert habitat. Readers find out what special adaptations make this so, and uncover the truth about the humps on a camels back. They will also discover the difference between Bactrian and dromedary camels. Readers will be amazed as they discover camel facts throughout this informational book, including that of all the camels in the world only .7 percent are wild, and that there is a feral population of camels in Australia.

Not all dolphins live in the salty ocean. River dolphins have adapted to life in freshwater rivers. In Asia, the Ganges River dolphin and the Indus River dolphin make their homes in those rivers throughout India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Interesting, full-color photographs will captivate readers and accessible text will engage them as they learn about these dolphins’ unique adaptations, their watery habitat, and why they are in danger of extinction.

Camels are perfectly designed for the desert habitat. Readers find out what special adaptations make this so, and uncover the truth about the humps on a camels back. They will also discover the difference between Bactrian and dromedary camels. Readers will be amazed as they discover camel facts throughout this informational book, including that of all the camels in the world only .007 percent are wild, and that there is a feral population of camels in Australia.

Readers will learn about life cycles, habitats, and geography, as a trip to Asia introduces readers to such animals as pandas, yaks, Bengal tigers, and river dolphins. Each book provides in-depth data about Asian animals, a range map, and beautiful full-color photographs that showcase the animals’ special features and unique habitats. This set serves as a launch pad for cross-curricular connections in geography and life science.

Readers will learn about life cycles, habitats, and geography, as a trip to Asia introduces readers to such animals as pandas, yaks, Bengal tigers, and river dolphins. Each book provides in-depth data about Asian animals, a range map, and beautiful full-color photographs that showcase the animals’ special features and unique habitats. This set serves as a launch pad for cross-curricular connections in geography and life science.