Books in Animals Are Wild! series

What could a male Jacksons chameleon need three horns for besides fighting? Actually, this odd-looking animal has horns to scare predators and attract females more than defense. Some animals bodies can lead readers to question the purpose of their weird features. This book has the answers theyre looking for. From how the echidna uses its spines to keep predators away to how the hornbill uses its large beak, the main content features some of natures most interesting bodies. Colorful, up-close photographs and concise fact boxes introduce readers to many kinds of animal habitats, behaviors, and life cycles.

“Lions” takes you into the mysterious and fascinating world of this magificent animal, with beautiful color photos and numerous intriguing Lion facts. Also Included are over a dozen bonus pictures as well as a complete Resources section, and a Dictionary to explain a fewwords used in the book that may not be familiar to some people (like "savannah" or "deforestation"). A thorough Table of Contents is included, as well.Oh yeah, there are also plenty of cartoon “Fun Facts” sprinkled throughout the book!Because it's about Lions, there are a couple of photos that parents may not want a young child to see, so we've included a "Caution" page before them so they can be skipped over if desired.Here are some of the Lions in the book:West AfricanAsiaticMan-EatingWhite LionAnyone who is curious about this gorgeous, ferocious wild animal needs to pick up a copy of Lions! today.

GORILLAS share 99 percent of humans genetic makeupthats just part of what makes them so interesting. They eat together, and they sleep together. They live in family groups and protect each other. Gorillas have facial expressions that tell us if they are happy, sad, or upset. They laugh when they are tickled. The famous scientist Dian Fossey once even observed a 4-year-old gorilla shed tears after being rescued from poachers. Would you be surprised that a gorilla named Koko learned sign language? In this book, youll observe gorillas in their natural habitats in Africa. Youll learn about their physical characteristics and behavior and understand the greatest threats that now menace this endangered species. Entertaining and informative, GORILLAS 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.

A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the bear! See where this big creature lives, find out what he eats, learn who his enemies are and how he spends his day. Enter his world with this wonderful, non-fiction picture book. The first book of a new series that safely brings wild animals into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up.

ELEPHANTS is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the nature and the life cycle of one of the Earths most majestic creatures. The largest of land mammals, the elephant is today a threatened species in some parts of the world. Trace the ancient, respected lineage of this amazing animal. Learn the traits and characteristics of both the African and the Indian elephant as they exist in the wild today. Discover how to recognize and identify the African and Indian species, the feeding and breeding practices of the Indian work elephant as well as the wild African plains elephant, the leading role of the elephant matriarch in a groups natural hierarchy, and the myth surrounding the elephant graveyard. Entertaining and informative, ELEPHANTS 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.

Glimpse the private lives of the world's most interesting animals. Text and illustrations describe animal behavior and natural surroundings month by month and show how animal behavior and life cycles are connected to the natural world. Beautiful, full-color illustrations from internationally acclaimed wildlife artist, Susanne Riha, offer readers a chance to witness the often hidden lives of well-known creatures.