"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Owls treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these bewitching birds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an owl tale from the Cherokee people"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Piranhas treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this fearsome freshwater fish. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Brazilian piranha tale"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Rhinoceroses treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this mighty mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Malaysian folk tale about the rhino"--

A look at salamanders, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their smooth, permeable skin, behaviors, relationships with humans, and the remarkable adaptability of these widespread amphibians today. "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Sea Lions treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous marine mammal. Includes sidebars, an ocean range map, a glossary, and an ancient Ainu tale about the sea lion"--

The engineering skills of beavers, the showy plumage of flamingos, and the defining characteristics of six other fascinating animals are explored in the newest titles in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, and amphibian. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this mainstay life science series, incorporating social studies, history, fine arts and pop culture. In this title take a scientific look at sea turtles, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their shells, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protection of the swimming reptiles in the world today.

The engineering skills of beavers, the showy plumage of flamingos, and the defining characteristics of six other fascinating animals are explored in the newest titles in the Living Wild series. Vivid photographs help take readers on a virtual field study to observe the life cycle and behaviors of each featured mammal, bird, and amphibian. Each book also looks at past and present scientific research and includes a unique storytelling element in the form of an animal tale drawn from mythology or folklore. Progressively complex text draws readers into this mainstay life science series, incorporating social studies, history, fine arts and pop culture. In this title take a scientific look at sea turtles, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their shells, behaviors, relationships with humans, and protection of the swimming reptiles in the world today.

Explore the various regions of the world's oceans and learn about the many invertebrates that dwell there. First-person accounts from scientists answer important questions about the adaptations of spineless creatures.

Heavy shell creeps ... Clawed feet dig ... Meet the tortoise! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Tortoises treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this remarkable reptile. It covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a range map, and a glossary support the main text, while a Brazilian legend about the tortoise adds a cross-curricular cultural layer to the title.

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Tortoises treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this remarkable reptile. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Brazilian tortoise legend"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Vultures treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these big scavenging birds of prey. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a vulture myth from the Cherokee people"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Whales treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these mighty marine mammals. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a Japanese whale fable"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Woodpeckers treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of these wood-boring birds. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an American Indian woodpecker tale"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Zebras treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous horse-like African mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a zebra myth from Botswana"--