This fun title explores different kinds of animal homes and how they are built. From a beavers dam to a termites mound, readers will love learning all about animal architects. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Learn about invasive species and animals wreaking havoc in the wild, in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in animals and how they interact when forced to share space! Did you know that wild boars originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work! With simple language and vivid photographs, Animal Invaders is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and some of the power struggles within it.

Learn about invasive species and animals wreaking havoc in the wild, in this nonfiction leveled reader perfect for kids interested in animals and how they interact when forced to share space! Did you know that wild boars originally from Europe have taken over parts of the United States? Or that thousands of Burmese pythons from Southeast Asia slither all around the Everglades in South Florida? These animals, taken from their homes and brought to new areas, might not be the best neighbors, but they make it work!

Why are newborn bears so tiny? How does the joey find its way to its mother's pouch? Why are fruit bats born large, alert and with their eyes open? These and many other questions are answered in this essential guide to the life cycles of the world's mammals. This fascinating book describes and illustrates the various, and sometimes unique, ways in which mammals raise their young and live their lives. More than seventy different types of mammals are represented, from the chimpanzee, which does not gain its independence until the age of seven or eight, to the tiny hamster, which is already fending for itself after only two months. The main text provides a vivid synopsis of each animal's life, including how the animal learns to survive, achieves independence, and mates. Superb illustrations and detailed captions offer additional about the various stages that the animal goes through. Multiple points of interest highlight special aspects of each animal's life, such as breeding season, litter size, and average life expectancy.

Wouldn't it be amazing to see inside the mind of a lion, a gorilla, an octopus or even a bee? In Animal Minds: What Are They Thinking?, author Dana L. Church looks at how scientists are doing just that. Their research shows that a wide variety of species have unique personalities, impressive memories, counting abilities, and incredible problem-solving skills. Meet the scientists who study the minds of animals, discover the similarities and differences between the minds of different species and learn how they compare to our own. From dolphins to dung beetles, tigers to turkey vultures, Animal Mindsshows that we are only beginning to scratch the surface when it comes to revealing the amazing inner worlds of the thousands of different creatures with whom we share this planet.

Whether on the search for bigfoot or testing the memory of a goldfish, the word is full of mysteries. But some things can be explained with science. Learn about the scientific method and how it can help you discover the truth. Get ready to blow up some totally-not-true animal myths.

Noses come in all kinds of shapes and sizes that are just right for its particular animal host. Not only do most animals use their noses to breathe but for many animals, the sense of smell helps them find food, a mate, or even to know when danger is near! Following Animal Tails, Animal Eyes, Animal Mouths (NSTA/CBC Outstanding Trade Science Award), and Animal Legs, Mary Holland continues her photographic Animal Anatomy and Adaptations series by exploring many different animal noses and how those noses help the animals survive in their habitats.

Have you ever heard of a see-through frog, a cartwheeling spider, or a jellyfish that never dies? This entertaining book highlights examples of animals with unusual bodies and surprising behaviors that make them stand out in the animal world.

Build your children’s reading skills while introducing them to four incredible animals with this four-book bind up of Level 2 Animal Planet readers! Each book is in this four-book bind-up of Level 2 readers is written from the point of view of a different member of the animal kingdom: a polar bear, a shark, a gorilla, and a dolphin. Animal PlanetIncredible Animals4-Book Reader Bindup Level 2 is chock full of intriguing facts about each animal’s way of life and includes vivid photographs of their wild worlds. With vocabulary geared toward kindergarteners and first-graders, and glossaries for each book that help promote reading comprehension, this volume offers young animal lovers a most satisfying way to build their literacy skills while deepening their love of reading.

Did you know that a star-nosed mole can tell when earthquakes are coming? Or that the rosy wolfsnail moves three times faster than other snails? Full of fun facts like these, Animal Planet: Strange, Unusual, Gross, & Cool Animals will introduce young animal lovers to some of the most interesting animals in the world! Discover that no matter how strange, unusual, or gross these animals appear, each one plays a vital part in supporting its ecosystem. Packed with more than 200 beautiful photographs, this book is perfect for readers who love incredible animals.

Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, is the exciting true story of a female Bengal tiger who fought to keep control of her territory and to raise her cubs in safety. Meet Machli! This regal Bengal tiger tells her own life story of ruling the largest tiger territory in Ranthambore National Park in India. Full of stunning photos of Machli and packed with fascinating facts about tigers, Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, will help develop children’s reading skills and encourage their interest in the natural world. Includes a glossary.

Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2 (Library Binding), is the exciting true story of a female Bengal tiger who fought to keep control of her territory and to raise her cubs in safety, in a sturdy library binding format. Meet Machli! This regal Bengal tiger tells her own life story of ruling the largest tiger territory in Ranthambore National Park in India. Full of stunning photos of Machli and packed with fascinating facts about tigers, Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, will help develop children’s reading skills and encourage their interest in the natural world. Includes a glossary and comes in a sturdy library binding format.

Fabulous, large-format, 40-page, hardback, full of bold, colorful, and appealing animal portraits, from mice to elephants, pandas to reindeer. Captivating and beautiful.