Books in First Flight series

Discusses the two main groups of marsupials, in North America and in Australia, and their separate evolution

Explains why some animals are more active at night and examines the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of such nocturnal animals as bats, frogs, toads, marsupials, and others.

Describes how gorillas and chimpanzees live, the differences between the two primates, and how they are threatened by poachers and the clearance of tropical forests which are their homes.

Discusses the two main groups of marsupials, in North America and in Australia, and their separate evolution

Describes birds, such as eagles, hawks, falcons, vultures, and owls, that hunt and kill other birds and animals for their food.

Ellen gets more than she bargained for when her television brings her favourite characters to life in her living room. Young readers will laugh at Ellen's unusual dilemma as well as her clever solution to get everyone back where they belong.

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Discusses various kinds of whales, including both baleen whales and toothed whales, along with porpoises and dolphins, and indicates which species are endangered

Recounts the origins and history of various types of lighter-than-air and wind-powered aircraft, and explains how they fly.

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of various poisonous snakes, including the coral snake, viper, and rattlesnake.

Describes different kinds of constrictor snakes, discusses where and how they live, and includes an identification chart