Books in Mammals In the Wild series

This informative new series provides, in a concise format, better understanding of animals and their habitats. Fascinating in its diversity, the natural world comes to life on the pages of these spectacularly illustrated volumes. Animals in the Wild covers the lives of African Wildlife, Baby Animals, Big Cats, Bears, Pandas, Wolves and much more through vibrant color images of animals living, surviving and thriving in their environments.

Of all the animals on Earth, LIONS are one of the most intriguing. Recognized as a symbol of strength by the peoples of many cultures for thousands of years, their place in nature is no less striking. As a fierce and powerful predator, the lion is one of the dominate animals of the African savannas and great plains. It is distinguished by its strong body, cooperative hunting skills, ferocious attack, and mighty roar. As the only social animals in the cat family, lions are known for their preference for living in close family groups called prides. Held together by bonds of mutual trust, pride members become killing teams that fully cooperate in the tracking, stalking, and taking of prey. Entertaining and informative, LIONS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

WOLVES provides a colorful tribute to the largest member of the canine family. The wolf is an intelligent and elusive animal whose habits and annual cycles are only just beginning to be understood. Originating in the Western Hemisphere 5 million years ago, the wolf had already developed and diversified into the remarkable species we know today around 1.5 million years ago. Look inside to learn fascinating statistics about the wolfs anatomical structure, surprising facts about its sensory capacities, how the wolfs life changes throughout the seasons, and explanations of hunting tactics, mating rituals, territory and pack order, denning, and birth. Entertaining and informative, WOLVES is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

BABY ANIMALS are the key to the survival of any species. Whether cared for until almost adult or abandoned at the egg-laying stage, they are proof of the drive of every living thing to reproduce. From birds, reptiles, and amphibians to fish, spiders, and insects, this pictorial celebration of baby animals covers in detail preparations before birth, birth and development, feeding and growth, self-defense, imitation and play, parental instruction and obligations, and the moment of independence. All living creatures have a wonderful story to tell through the lives of their babies. Absorbing, appealing, and vulnerable, these young creatures just entering the world can also teach us a great deal about ourselves. Entertaining and informative, BABY ANIMALS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these diverse creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.