Gives readers an up-close look at the serious threats facing chimpanzees and the ways in which the animals are adapting. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.

The troop of meerkats in the zoo live a happy life until one day the eagle owl next door tells them the van has come to take some away. Who is going to go and where? Would they be split up? There was only one thing to do – make a break for freedom and see what happens. Which is exactly what Molly's family and friends do. Off they go into the big wide world with all its dangers and excitements – cars, bright lights, humans and monsters – and...

After a mother squirrel monkey gives birth to her baby, she will carry it on her back, carefully wrapping her tail around the young one to keep it near her. So begins the life of a baby squirrel monkey. In this coming-of-age introduction to these adorable jungle babies, readers will see how the little monkeys learn how to communicate with each other, find food, and move swiftly among the tallest tree branches in the Amazon. The colorful interior spreads...

Dans ses photos magnifiquement détaillées, Mary Holland capture les premiers mois de la vie d'un bébé chouette rayée. Ses yeux immenses et son plumage duveteux attendriront les jeunes lecteurs tandis qu'ils découvriront comment les chouettes rayées préparent leurs oisillons à la vie qui les attend à l'extérieur du nid. Découvrez comment Otis apprend à manger, se chamaille avec sa soeur, et se prépare pour son premier vol.

Gives readers an up-close look at the difficulties cheetahs face from birth through adulthood. Includes a concise overview of the species, a table of contents, questions to spark critical thinking, a selected bibliography, sources to guide further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author.|Glossary of key words|Detailed maps|Informative sidebars|Sources for further research|Suggested websites|Table of contents|Index|Author/Illustrator...

There's nothing cuter than an animal family, especially a family of adorable apes! This charming book safely puts young learners into the wilds of nature to see how apes take care of their young offspring. Beginning readers will love the full-color photographs of cute baby apes as they learn to play and follow their mothers around. While the adult apes keep them safe, these babies are learning all about the world around them, whether in captivity...

Inside the magical town of Nottingham, there lives a little chipmunk named Chippy, who dreams amazing dreams of daring adventures and journeys far and wide. Dreamers of all ages will fall in love with Chippy as he discovers the beauty of life and the magic of the universe. A tenderhearted story for children, who believe that the world is good and that they can be anything they want, when they grow up! A Tale About Believing!

Little lambs flit and frolic across the pages of this charming book for beginning readers. The sweet, simple text is paired with colorful photographs of gentle baby lambs. Readers will treasure this adorable and informative book.

Beautiful bilingual book celebrates the bond between parent and child in the animal kingdom Babies, whether in snowy dens, warm lagoons, cozy nests, or living rooms-are carried and cuddled, nurtured and nuzzled. Stunning images and gentle verse will capture the curiosity of even the youngest readers as, they see how animal mothers tend to their cubs, pups, calves, and chicks.

¡Los hermanos mayores son maravillosos! Sabías que los hermanos mayores también son importantes en familias de animales? Los hermanos mayores de los animales hacen muchas de las mismas cosas que los hermanos mayores de los niños. Estos juegan con sus hermanos menores, les enseñan nuevas cosas y ayudan en su cuidado. Algunas veces los hermanos mayores de los animales incluso cuidan de los pequeños cuando sus padres se van de cacería. ¿Eres...