Books in Those Amazing Animals series

Amazing Animals: Rainforest Romp by Tony Mitton and Ant ParkerThe author and illustrator of Amazing Machines know what preschoolers like and just how to present information to them. Now they turn their attention to animals, guiding readers on a trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing creatures. With bouncy rhyming text, a different animal featured on each spread, and plenty of background details, young readers are sure to enjoy the trip.

Learn all about alligators—and they are amazing. Of course, you'll learn the difference between alligators and crocodiles, and you'll also find out how many teeth they have, why they have bumps, and how fast they can run.You'll meet the white alligators at the New Orleans Zoo, and even learn how to make a Glitter Gator Puppet< < Previous in seriesNext in series > >See all of the books in this series

Why are owls' eyes so big? When do owls sleep? Why do they hoot? How many kinds are there? Why do horned owls have horns? These are just a few of the 20 things you will learn about in Those Outrageous Owls. You'll understand how owls save us money and that baby owls look like cotton balls. And you'll make a fun owl from a paper bag and some leaves.

Learn all about alligators—and they are amazing. Of course, you'll learn the difference between alligators and crocodiles, and you'll also find out how many teeth they have, why they have bumps, and how fast they can run.You'll meet the white alligators at the New Orleans Zoo, and even learn how to make a Glitter Gator Puppet< < Previous in seriesNext in series > >See all of the books in this series

From winged bats to furry wolves, and from leaping dolphins to stalking lions, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each reissued title also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. This revised edition surveys key aspects of wolves, describing the wild dogs' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how these creatures are different from dogs.

From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of manatees, the aquatic relatives of dugongs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why manatees are associated with mermaids.

This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate textto examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior. A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of chameleons, the color-changing reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why chameleons shake while they walk.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or behavior.