Books in Animals That Live in the Grasslands series

Amazing animals of the desert fill the pages of this exciting series. Redesigned with new features, each book invites readers to discover the world of creatures that live in the desert. Young learners will read about each animal’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 desert habitat.

Hyenas may look somewhat like dogs, but they are much fiercer and more dangerous. They hunt the African grasslands in groups called clans. They eat almost anything they can findplants, animals, dead animals, and even bones! They communicate with screams and laughter that can be heard from miles away. Readers will be taken on an unforgettable exploration of what makes these predators such deadly hunters.

This vivid book takes readers on a journey to the Arctic, to take an endearing look at the Arctic wolf. Fun fact boxes support the main narrative, and detailed photographs bring this amazing creature into sharp focus. Packs of arctic wolves roam their tundra home, hungry and searching for prey. These cold-weather creatures are specially adapted for the harsh environment with their white fur and warm, furry feet. Readers will be fascinated by the fact that the wolves also intelligently communicate with each other, expressing fear and anger.

Did you hear that roar? Lions are on the hunt! They prowl the land in search of their next meal. Antelopes, zebras, wildebeests, and other animals are all on the menu. Lions are called the king of beasts for their fierce hunting skills and kingly manes. This book journeys into the world of a lions pride. Readers will learn about hunting animals, raising cubs, and surviving in the grasslands of Africa.

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.

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.

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.

Theyre huge, dangerous, and can smell food from miles awaytheyre grizzly bears. Grizzlies are found in many parts of North America. Known by the powerful hump of muscle on their backs, grizzlies spend much of the year bulking up their body fat in preparation for their winter hibernation. This book takes a glimpse into the fascinating lives of these fierce predators, from catching fish to raising cubs.

Readers will explore a truly unusual animalthe musk ox. These horned plant eaters roam the Arctic tundra looking for food. Musk oxen have horns and a special group formation to protect themselves and their young. Interesting adaptations, including hoofs that help them dig into frozen solid ground, are shared through a fun narrative and additional fast fact boxes.