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Wildebeests
Mary Molly Shea
Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)Introduces wildebeests who live in the grasslands of Africa, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, feeding habits. and herd behavior.
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Ostriches
Therese Harasymiw
Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)Did you know that ostriches have the largest eyes of all land animals? Its true! These record-breaking birds are taller than an adult human and much, much faster! Readers will find out more about the lives of these amazing birds in the grasslands of Africa. Theyll see how huge an ostrich egg is compared to a chicken egg, and discover what makes ostriches an animal that even a lion should fear.
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Deer
Joann Early Macken
Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)A fawn lies still in the forest. Its spotted coat helps keep it hidden from enemies. The baby deerÂ’s mother stays close to keep her little one safe. Before long, though, the young deer will be on its own. In Deer, find out how these gentle animals survive in the forest.
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Meerkats
Therese Harasymiw
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Publishing, Aug. 15, 2010)Meerkats are often pictured standing on their back legs, still and alert. They are constantly on the lookout for animals that may attack their pack, such as eagles and hawks. When they spot an enemy, they may scurry into their underground burrows or attack! Students will learn all about these furry creatures, and how they work together to stay alive in the wild grasslands of Africa.
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Cheetahs
Ethan Grucella
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Leveled Readers, Aug. 15, 2010)Among the most recognizable animals, cheetahs are famous for their incredible speed. Rabbits, antelopes, and birds beware! Special adaptations make cheetahs fearsome predators. From long bodies to keen eyesight, these big cats of Africa are born hunters. This colorful book features photographs of these grassland animals as fierce, full-grown hunters and as cute cheetah cubs.
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Toucans and Other Birds
Julie Guidone, Susan Nations
Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2009)Each title in this series describes a different animal's life cycle, eating habits, home, and behavior through simple text and vivid full-page, color photographs of animals in their rain forest habitat.
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Sea Turtles/Tortugas Marinas
Valerie J Weber
Library Binding (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, July 1, 2008)Sea Turtles: Sea turtles have roamed Earths oceans for millions of years. Yet the tale of the female sea turtles long journey to lay eggs on the beach where she was born still thrills us. Join the journey to meet these remarkable creatures in Sea Turtles.
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Arctic Foxes
Maeve T. Sisk
Library Binding (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2010)Learn about the habits, habitat, and characteristics of the Arctic fox.
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Golden Eagles
Joann Early Macken
Paperback (Weekly Reader/Gareth Stevens Pub, July 1, 2009)Amazing mountain animals fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that make their home in high places. Young learners will read about each animalÂ’s unique physical characteristics, behavior, and adaptations to their environment. Through fascinating facts and brilliant photographs, these books paint a vibrant picture of the incredible array of animal life in the mountains.
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Black Bears
JoAnn Early Macken
Library Binding (Weekly Reader Early Learning Library, July 1, 2009)Children love reading about animals and will be fascinated by the creatures they meet in Animals That Live in the Forest. Each book describes a different forest animal's life cycle, eating habits, home, and behaviour.The simple text is accompained by full-page, full-color photographs of animals in their woody habitat.
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