Provides information about the planets, the sun, and moons.

Explains how the behaviors and characteristics of different predatory animals, including wolves, polar bears, army ants, and orcas, are valuable in their pursuit of food.

Introduces readers to lizards, looking at what they have in common, as well as some of the special traits and abilities that individual species have.

Describes pandas and their behavior.

Presents an introduction to dolphins, discussing their physical characteristics, life cycle, eating habits, and behavior.

"Learn all about what hedgehogs are, where they live, what they eat, and other cool facts about these spiky animals"--

Mice and rats may be the most famous rodents, but readers will discover the diverse--and maybe even adorable--world of little squeaking critters. From cavies and capybaras to jerboas and gerbils to pocket mice and porcupines, get ready for the rodents. Packed with weird-but-true facts and tons of animal info, this Level 3 Reader shows just how endearing rodents can be. Meet the adorable pika, fuzzy hamsters, and yes, even supersmart rats, and collect...

"Information about the stars in the sky for very young children"--

Introduces animal migration and why some animals migrate, including the zebras in Botswana, the red crabs of Christmas Island, and the walruses in the Bering and Chukchi Seas.

"Find out what a desert is and what kinds of plants and animals call the desert home"--