Books in The Wild World of Animals series

The noble stag with his magnificent antlers, the agile and fearless bighorn ram, and the vulnerable doe and fawn are some of the most evocative and inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom. DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS live in peace and tranquility, grazing and browsing as they wander through grasslands, woodlands, and alpine forests. These amazing animals are found in widely varying habitats and are strikingly different in appearance. Meet pronghorns, gazelles, impala, bison, buffalo, and giraffes. These, as well as exotic beasts such as the oryx and the gerenuk, are shown and described in lively detail. Entertaining and informative, DEER, ELK & MOUNTAIN GOATS 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.

Why do orangutans have such long arms? Where do they spend most of their days and nights? What is the orangutan's ""long call?"" Look inside All About Asian Orangutans to find the answers. You'll also discover beautiful, close-up photos of these strong and smart great apes. Orangutans is one of 18 books in our Animals Around the World series. Be sure to check out all 18!

GORILLAS share 99 percent of humans genetic makeupthats just part of what makes them so interesting. They eat together, and they sleep together. They live in family groups and protect each other. Gorillas have facial expressions that tell us if they are happy, sad, or upset. They laugh when they are tickled. The famous scientist Dian Fossey once even observed a 4-year-old gorilla shed tears after being rescued from poachers. Would you be surprised that a gorilla named Koko learned sign language? In this book, youll observe gorillas in their natural habitats in Africa. Youll learn about their physical characteristics and behavior and understand the greatest threats that now menace this endangered species. Entertaining and informative, GORILLAS 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.