"Introduces readers to some of the world's weirdest animals. It will explore the creatures' basic biology and appearance, their place in their ecosystems, and the ways in which their strange natures affect their lives"--

"Meet the world's most dangerous animals and mind-blowing stuff about them in this furr-ocious new book"--

"Step into Basher's world of legendary creatures and you'll find out. Wend your way through flesh-eaters, shape-shifters, and mischievous spirits and hear their stories of magic and mayhem. It's a fantastic journey that will see you soar high in thundery skies, slosh through Congolese swamps, and roost in the caves of Javan rain forests." --back cover.

"Learn about the wild, wacky and downright disgusting ways some animals react out of fear. Are you afraid of the dark? Of getting lost? Or of something you saw in a movie? Maybe someone laughed at you for being scared or called you a chicken. That's okay! In fact, it's how humans stay safe in scary situations. While people might run or scream, animals have amazing ways of protecting themselves when they're afraid. Fulmar birds vomit, Texas horned...

See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals A Children's Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet. Meet the deadliest, largest, friendliest, fastest and downright strangest animals known to man, and discover what they look like, where they live, what they do, what they...

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to different forest animals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Fourteen pairs of animal mothers and their babies are presented in this loving nonfiction picture book. From polar bears to alligators to orangutans, this unexpected and deeply tender book reflects the fierce love and natural connection between a mother and her baby. Each animal mother shows a uniquely protective characteristic, providing a snapshot of motherhood and childhood in nature that invites personal connection and reflection. The watercolor...

"At opposite ends of the Earth, the polar regions could not be farther apart. And yet the animals who live in the Arctic and Antarctica have a lot in common. They have adapted to live in the world's harshest environments, surviving extreme cold and continuous days of darkness. In this beautiful book, author L.E. Carmichael and illustrator Byron Eggenschwiler take readers on a journey to explore the animal adaptations that make life possible in these...

"From the #1 bestselling science author for kids comes a simple and colorful introduction to the first 100 animal words every baby should know. Each spread in this adorable primer focuses on 8 to 12 animals from all over the world-from squirrel to narwhal, emu to starfish, and more! Chris Ferrie's latest offering is the perfect way to introduce basic concepts to even the youngest zoologist. After all, it's never too early to learn about the animals...