A fact-filled look at one of Earth's most feared hunters--the lion. Learn about their habitats, their social structures, and even conservation efforts inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures' continued...

Learn all about bats, including how they sleep, what they eat, and how they hunt their food.

Warm up with this investigation into heat. Following scientific practices, this title presents a hands-on, inquiry-based science investigation. Age-appropriate experiments build students' understanding of force, motion, and energy concepts. Activities for further learning Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The Science Investigations series centers scientific inquiry by providing readers with hands-on experiences with the world around them....

Deadly and mysterious, cobras both terrify and intrigue us. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these snakes live, their place in the animal kingdom, and their often complicated relationship with human beings. Colorful pictures and informative text teach kids to respect-and not fear-nature's more misunderstood inhabitants. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides...

Elephants fascinate humans because of their size, tusks, trunks, ears, and skin. But there is so much more to these majestic creatures than appearance. Learn about elephant behavior, habitats, and even conservation efforts inside this fact-filled book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This...

From the frozen Arctic to the steamiest forest, foxes can adapt to just about any environment. Discover more about these clever nocturnal canines in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures'...

A keystone species of the kelp forest, sea otters are also the smallest marine mammals. Famous for their playful personalities and expert swimming abilities, they are one of the few animals that are known to use tools. Learn about various threats to the sea otter population and important steps being taken to assist in their recovery. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals...

Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...

As individual as human beings, baboons have amazingly different personalities and appearances. Traveling in troops, they are frequently studied by scientists and reviled by farmers who consider them a threat to their crops. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these monkeys live, their place in the animal kingdom, and the role human beings play in ensuring their continued survival in the wild. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating...

Who ever said there's no such thing as monsters? With a poisonous bite and an infamous name, gila monsters can prove fierce predators. This title uses fun pictures and engaging text to explore the lives of venomous lizards and to discover what elements impact their continued survival in the animal kingdom. Kids love scaly, slithery reptiles! Using up-close, colorful photographs and engaging text, The World of Reptiles provides fascinating information...