Books in Animals of the Grasslands, Level 2 series

Did you know that giraffe tongues are dark in color? Scientist believe the color protects them from the hot sun of the savanna. In this engaging title, bright photos and low-level text introduce young readers to giraffes and their adaptations to the grassland biome. Graphics about range, diet, and physical adaptations further illustrate how giraffes survive in the hot, dry savanna. The sun beats down on the African savanna, while icy winds whip across the Great Plains in North America. Theres nothing to shelter the animals that live in this wide-open biome from the harshness of these elements, so they must find other ways to survive. Profiles, maps, and other features support low-level text telling all about how animals have adapted to the grassland biome they call home.

Hyenas have large hearts that make them perfect endurance athletes for covering large stretches of land. This is a key adaptation in the grasslands! This title uses simple text and features including maps and status charts to explain the adaptations of these giggling mammals. Young readers will learn that there is so much more to these misunderstood animals than the movies show! The sun beats down on the African savanna, while icy winds whip across the Great Plains in North America. Theres nothing to shelter the animals that live in this wide-open biome from the harshness of these elements, so they must find other ways to survive. Profiles, maps, and other features support low-level text telling all about how animals have adapted to the grassland biome they call home.

Hippos can stay dry on land with special red mucus but these huge mammals prefer the muddy waters of their wetlands biome. There, they use special adaptations to thrive underwater. This book uses low-level text, vibrant photos, maps, status charts, and other features to bring readers up close and personal with the mighty hippopotamus! Swamps, marshes, and other wetlands are home to some of the worlds most interesting animals. But life isnt always easy for these creatures. They must adapt to escape predators, find food, and build shelter in their watery habitats. Packed with features such as animal profiles and range maps, this low-level series will give readers a sneak peek into the lives of the animals that make homes in the wetlands biome.

A floating log comes to life. It is really a crocodile in disguise! These mighty creatures are masters of camouflage. They use their tough green skin to survive in the wetlands biome. This low-level title includes maps, status charts, and other features to show how crocodiles thrive in the wild! Swamps, marshes, and other wetlands are home to some of the worlds most interesting animals. But life isnt always easy for these creatures. They must adapt to escape predators, find food, and build shelter in their watery habitats. Packed with features such as animal profiles and range maps, this low-level series will give readers a sneak peek into the lives of the animals that make homes in the wetlands biome.

In the dead of winter on the prairie, grass hides under mounds of snow. Strong humps on bison backs help the animals push through to find a meal. This title uses easy-to-read text and spectacular photos to illustrate how bison have adapted to survive on the harsh Great Plains. Special features show diet, characteristics, and range to engage and support young readers in comprehension. The sun beats down on the African savanna, while icy winds whip across the Great Plains in North America. Theres nothing to shelter the animals that live in this wide-open biome from the harshness of these elements, so they must find other ways to survive. Profiles, maps, and other features support low-level text telling all about how animals have adapted to the grassland biome they call home.

Water can be hard to find on African savannas. Luckily, African elephants have unique ways to stay cool and hydrated with their wrinkly skin and throat pouches! In this title, simple text helps young readers explore all the ways these elephants have adapted to their dry biome. Special features showing range, conservation status, and diet visually support the text to aid in learning and comprehension. The sun beats down on the African savanna, while icy winds whip across the Great Plains in North America. Theres nothing to shelter the animals that live in this wide-open biome from the harshness of these elements, so they must find other ways to survive. Profiles, maps, and other features support low-level text telling all about how animals have adapted to the grassland biome they call home.

Meerkats are a common sight in the grasslands of Africa. These members of the mongoose family work together to stay safe from predators such as hawks and eagles. Their lookouts keep watch while the others forage for food. Meerkats have a complex system of interconnected burrows, which keeps them cool during hot African days. Your readers will learn these facts, and they'll learn what meerkats look like, what they eat, how they live, and what predators hunt them. They will be fascinated and amazed by intelligent burrowers.

The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. They can accelerate faster than most cars. These spotted animals are some of the most easily recognized animals. Cheetahs are built for the chase. Young readers will learn about what makes the cheetah such a fierce predator, what cheetahs eat, how many cubs they have, how long they live, and many other facts. Get your readers ready to hunt beside the speedy cheetah.

The ostrich is the largest bird on Earth. These flightless birds have short wings, but they can run extremely fast at up to 43 miles per hour. Their strong legs are powerful enough to kill large predators. Your avid explorers will learn intriguing facts about these grassland-dwelling birds. Where do they live? What do they eat? How big are their eggs? This book answers these questions and more. Age-appropriate text and attention-grabbing photographs make this book perfect for budding readers.

Lions are powerful grassland hunters. They're the only cats that live in groups, which are called prides. The males ward off intruders, but the females do most of the hunting. Young explorers will learn about key differences in how male and female lions live and behave, pride structure, what lions eat, and other lion traits and behaviors. Eye-catching photographs grab attention while age-appropriate language appeals to young readers.