Books in American Animals series

Unlike their domesticated relatives, wild turkeys can fly. Readers will learn about the pecking order of turkey flocks, how turkeys avoid predators, what foods these birds eat, and much more. The turkeys association with Thanksgiving is addressed, as is the impressive comeback these birds made after their numbers plummeted in the early twentieth century.

As their name suggests, these agile climbers and champion leapers live in North Americas mountains. Discover the adaptations that make mountain goats so suited to their often inhospitable habitat and the seasonal cycle of mountain goat life. Readers will be entranced by breathtaking photographs of both the animals themselves and the awe-inspiring peaks they call home.

While mustangs are not native to North America, they have become an iconic American animal. These feral horses are actually the descendants of animals that escaped from Spanish settlers. Today, though, mustangs are very much at home in the plains and deserts of Western North America. Readers will learn about mustang foals and life in a mustang herd. Theyll love pouring over spectacular photographs of these graceful animals and the arresting landscapes in which they live.

While mustangs are not native to North America, they have become an iconic American animal. These feral horses are actually the descendants of animals that escaped from Spanish settlers. Today, though, mustangs are very much at home in the plains and deserts of Western North America. Readers will learn about mustang foals and life in a mustang herd. Theyll love pouring over spectacular photographs of these graceful animals and the arresting landscapes in which they live.

Meet the cheetah – find out how the cheetah's body is built for speed and what animals it can outrun! African Animals: Cheetah provides young readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 with an introduction to this amazing African animal. This 16-page book uses simple text and vivid photos to present fascinating facts about the cheetah.This series introduces mammals from the continent of Africa. Early readers will learn facts about what these amazing animals look like, how they find food, how they interact with social groups, and more. Each book also features callouts that match glossary words to images, and comprehension questions to advance learning.