Meet great white sharks and Gila monsters, piranhas and peregrine falcons, Tasmanian devils and tarantulas, and tons of the world's most lethal creatures. Learn about their habitats, incredible survival mechanisms, and other mind-blowing behaviors. Brace yourself as the action-packed photos and fascinating fun facts reveal why these amazing animals are so dangerous --

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

An interactive (complete with gatefolds!), large-format exploration of megafauna, the mostly-extinct class of ginormous animals that thrived during the Pleistocene era after the extinction of the dinosaurs. Meet a giant armored armadillo, a giant sloth, and the three megafauna still found on earth today--African Bush Elephant, Masai Giraffe, and the Blue Whale.

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

"Did you know that there are animals that are completely transparent? That some tube worms live for 1,000 years? That the Pigbutt Worm is also known as the "Flying Buttocks"? Or that there is a type of sea cucumber that is nicknamed "the headless chicken monster?" These are just some of the scientific facts, presented comics-style, that kids will pore over again and again. The Deep! is a rollicking survey of animals that live in the deepest part of...

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...

"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...

"A critical look at the beloved fables that investigates whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals. Despite being conceived over two-and-a-half thousand years ago, Aesop's Fables are still passed from parent to child today, and are embedded in our collective consciousness. The morals still inform our judgments, but have they influenced our views of the animal protagonists as well? And, if so, is there any truth behind...

"Corals! Sharks! Eels! Tiny little seahorses! All these creatures have two things in common: 1. They live beneath the waves; 2. When exposed to UV light, they GLOW! The sea is full of glowing secrets--explore them in this book!"--

"The beginner-friendly guide on how to paint 50 vibrant watercolor animals in no more than 7 quick and easy stages With award-winning artist Marina Bakasova. Paint 50 Watercolour... is a new 'how-to-paint' series, echoing the success of the original How to Draw series. This book will focus on a range of animals, from popular pets to the wild ones; from fun flamingos and doting dogs to mischievous monkeys. Over the course of 50 simple watercolor projects,...