Books in In the Wild series

Discover BEARS, creatures that have for centuries evoked feelings of love, fear, and fascination. Sports teams and even countries have adopted the bear as their symbol. Films, books, and television series have made bear characters famous for all time. And who hasnt hugged at teddy bear as a child? In this book, explore the different species from around the world. Learn facts such as these: the bear family, although carnivorous, is primarily vegetarian and mainly feeds on leaves, roots, nuts, berries, and cones. Bears are not clumsy like you see in cartoonsthey can actually outrun humans with very little effort. Bears do not hibernate; they actually enter into a deep sleep from which they can easily be roused. Entertaining and informative, BEARS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

Almost everyone has seen PANDAS in a toy store, on television, or in Internet videos. But very few people have seen these animals in their natural habitat. Why? The panda is among the worlds most endangered species. In this early part of the 21st century, the worlds wildlife conservation organizations collectively estimate that not more than 1,000 pandas are still in existence. Still, here in these pages, you can learn all about this charismatic animal. Theres so much to discover. Did you know pandas have opposable thumbs? See what people are doing to help pandas survive even in the face of habitat loss and a lack of genetic diversity. Entertaining and informative, PANDAS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

BIG CATS is a lively account of the most remarkable and fascinating of land predators, the worlds hunting cats. With their retractable claws, gaping jaws filled with fearsome teeth, alert reflexes, and muscular limbs, big cats are formidable predators as well as familiar and beautiful mammals. As successful predators on the plains or in the mountains and jungles of the world, big cats play an important role in maintaining the overall health of prey animal populations. Discover the ferocious jungle tiger, a feared and often misunderstood man-eater; the ever-popular lion, the king of beasts and the pride of the African grasslands; the elegant and agile cheetah, the worlds fastest land mammal; the stealthy, forest-dwelling mountain lion; and other cats, such as the leopard, the lynx, and the bobcat. Entertaining and informative, BIG CATS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

APES & MONKEYS range in size from the tiny pygmy marmoset to the huge gorilla. Their behavior is just as variedand often amazing. Their intelligence has led to adaptability that has allowed them to thrive in environments all around the world. Explore these intriguing animals complex, ever-changing social dynamics. Although we are fascinated by these creatures, apes and monkeys have suffered as of late at the hands of humans. Some species are hunted for food by indigenous peoples, and habitat loss is a major threat. Several species, ranging from squirrel monkeys to chimpanzees and orangutans, continue to be exploited by the pet trade. Find out what opportunities we have to live in harmony with these animals, our most closely related species. Entertaining and informative, APES & MONKEYS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these fascinating creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

A book with fantastic illustrations to enjoy together as a family, to learn and teach with the little ones about the life and the adaptive intelligence expressed by these magnificent animals, admired for many cultures. Meet the wolf! See where this furry friend lives, find out what he eats, learn who his biggest enemies are and how he likes to spend his day. A book to sink your teeth into! The second book in an informative series that brings wild animals safely into the living room. For all nature lovers ages 5 and up. Guided Reading Level O