Books in American Animals series

The moose is the largest living member of the deer family, and these massive animals are a familiar sight in Canada, the northern United States, and the Rocky Mountains. The males distinctively branched antlers can measure more then five feet (1.5 m) across. Readers will have fun learning about this fascinating species and enjoy looking at photographs of moose in their breathtakingly beautiful natural habitat.

Its name is a not-so-subtle clue to the bighorn sheeps best-known feature. While female bighorn sheep also have horns, it is the males whose huge, curving horns won these mammals their name. In the fall, males use their horns to fight over the right to mate with females. Readers of this fun, informative book will learn how these battles take place along with other interesting facts about this classic North American animal.

Meet the zebra – find out what zebras eat, why they travel long distances, and how they fight predators! African Animals: Zebra 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 zebra.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.

With their striped tails and bandit masks, raccoons are among the most recognizable North American animals. Learn about the raccoons mysterious food-washing habit, dexterous paws, and wily intelligence. Special attention is paid to the varying ways in which raccoons and people have interacted over the years. This title features lots of great photographs, including some of truly adorable raccoon kits.

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.

The American bison is now making an impressive comeback, after nearly being wiped out in the nineteenth century. While we may never return to the days when tens of millions of these mighty animals roamed the plains of North America, the growth of bison populations has been encouraging. Readers will learn a wealth of information about these mammals, which are also known as American buffalo. Clear text and beautiful photographs highlight North America most massive land animal.

The black bear is North Americas most common bear by a long shot. In fact, these bears are making a comeback to several regions where they once lived. Learn about these powerful animals tree climbing ability, excellent sense of smell, and habit of spending most of the winter curled up in a den asleep. A treasure trove of information about an animal that people find scary and endearing by turns.

A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides a School to Home connection wherever internet is available • Easy to use • Ability to turn audio on and off • Words highlighted to match audio Discusses pythons, including their African habitat, the food they eat, and their behavior.

The lively and social prairie dog is one of the most entertaining North American animals. These small mammals live in groups called towns and build elaborate underground homes. This fact-filled book informs kids about prairie dog life cycles, communication, diets, and burrows. It also explores how well-adapted prairie dogs are to their surroundings and the keystone roles they play in many of the ecosystems in which they live.