Books in Nature's Children series

Find out how this ferocious hunter catches its prey!Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. The loud, deep call and remarkable size of the American bullfrog set it apart from the thousands of other frog species scientists have identified. Readers will discover how this ferocious hunter catches its prey, where it is most commonly found, and how it reproduces.

Did you know that Flamingos get their color from the food they eat?Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that flamingos are very social animals and do most everything as a group-or that they get their pink color from the food they eat?

Discover some of the most fascinating animals in the world with the Nature's Children series. Readers will discover how these creatures survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species. Each title also raises important ideas about conservation by examining the animal's current status and explaining the ways humans have affected it throughout the years. Key Features: Discover where the animals live with the habitat map Informative text offers a clear view of the animals' role in nature Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Fact file provides an easy reference for vital information about the animals' classifi cation and basic habits Additional content for further learning on this subject available at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com

Did you know that there are 20 species of armadillo, but only two roll into a ball for protection.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Did you know that octopuses are among the most intelligent creatures on earth?Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment.

Discover how gorillas are related to humans and how scientists have communicated with these incredible animals using sign language.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Given their huge size and hulking movements, gorillas might seem frightening at first, but they are actually gentle and intelligent animals. Readers will find out how these gentle giants search for food, communicate with one another, and form complex social groups.

Discover the gray wolf's complex method for communicationg within it's social circle.Nature's Children series provides young readers (Ages 8-10) with fascinating information about the planet's most incredible wildlife species. Each title offers a complete picture of the animal- from birth to adulthood- and describes its place in our world, including how humans impact it and its environment. Did you know that gray wolves are highly social animals with a complex method of communicating-or that they often mate for life? Learn fascinating facts like these-and more-all in the pages of this book!