Books in Save Our World series

Hawks is part of the highly-regarded Our Wild World(tm) series, now exploring the fascinating animals of the American prairies. It is packed with information on the hawk, its habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycle. Our Wild World(tm) titles are in-depth and thorough, and so much more than just a collection of amazing facts. Hawks provides information on all aspects of these raptors, but zeroes in on their amazing predatory behavior. This fun book includes 25 full-color, action photos, several full-color, detailed illustrations, and many Fun Facts throughout.Hawks is a detailed and entertaining read, with straightforward language and a kid-friendly approach. Kids find books in the Our Wild World(tm) series perfect for school reports or just for fun. ―-Editorial Reviews

Coyotes were once considered to be animals of the Wild West, but today they are found in every part of North America, including major cities. Some consider these animals to be a nuisance, while others see them as helpers in defeating crop pests. Frequently in the news and even in our neighborhoods, there's no denying that these creatures are a wildlife success story, continually adapting to changing habitats and conditions in order to survive. NorthWord is excited to be adding Coyotes to the popular OUR WILD WORLD collection of animals books. Known for stunning photography and straightforward information, this series has become a treasured reference for nature-minded kids.

Our well-respected and long-running Our Wild World series takes on primates! In these four new titles, kids will learn what makes each of these unique animals so special. Each begins with a brief section on what makes a primate a primate, including taking a close look at their opposable thumbs and toes. Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles is included, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Chimpanzees, Gorillas, Monkeys, and Orangutans each provides an exciting opportunity to understand the fascinating lives of these primates. For research or enjoyment, young readers will turn to these kid-friendly books again and again.

The newest additions to the long-running and highly-respected Our Wild World series cover two fascinating, but very different, winged creatures! Outstanding nature photography and thorough information combine to make this a perfect purchase for the most curious readers! Bats and butterflies are common subjects in classrooms. Butterflies are perennially popular (their exotic beauty and the interesting process of metamorphosis), and the mystery and lore surrounding bats fascinates many. These books focus on commonalities among species, as well as interesting differences among the wide range of species in each group. Bats also addresses the rumors and negative information about bats, by debunking myths and giving the real story (which is more fascinating than the fiction!). Websites and index give added information and help navigate.

Animals facing threats from human encroachment are featured in these offerings from the Our Wild World series. Prairie Dogs looks at critters considered a keystone species by scientists, linked to the survival of about 40 other species. Horse-lovers will gravitate to the doe-eyed bays on the cover of Wild Horses, which introduces readers to the scattered herds of mustangs still roaming the U.S. Both books spend a great deal of time on these animals' fascinating social systems, from the bands of mares led by a single stallion to prairie dog towns subdivided into coteries. The prose is consistently clear and lively, although Lorbiecki's breathless marveling at prairie dogs' language of chirks, yips, and other vocalizations may lead children to anthropomorphize more than is warranted.

Four fascinating reptiles are the subjects of the newest titles in the Our Wild World series. In each book, kids will find the real stories behind these mysterious creatures, and how they've earned their distinct reputations. Each begins with a brief section on reptile families and the differences and similarities between them, such as the differences between a snake with legs and a lizard with no legs! Detailed information on habitat, diet, breeding, babies, socialization, dangers, and life cycles are covered, highlighted by full-color photos and Fun Facts throughout. Young readers will discover why alligators are sometimes called living bulldozers. They'll also find out what happens when a lizard loses its tail, what a rattlesnake's rattlers are made of, and which species of turtle can close its shell up like a box.