animal behavior

At home in the tropics of South America, the anaconda grows larger and larger until it reaches an alarming size. While the green anaconda is the one that claims the title of "largest snake in the world", the yellow anaconda is still an intimidating predator. Young readers will love learning about this massive hunter while learning more about the anaconda through easy to read but informational text. With beautiful real-life photographs of the anaconda in its natural habitat, this exciting book is a must have for every snake lover!.

Some animals have astonishing abilities, such as the power to regrow different parts of their bodies or to make a copy of their entire body. Your spell-bound readers will learn about this incredible phenomenon called regeneration through this fascinating volume that looks like an action-packed comic book. The age-appropriate and accessible main text translates complex science curriculum topics to make them more relatable for developing readers and early learners. Creative design elements, including eye-catching illustrations, fact boxes, and vibrant, full-color photographs, make this reading experience fun and educational for all.

Several animals use parts of their bodies as weapons to protect themselves from predators or attack their prey. Through the exciting narrative in this creative guide to animal adaptations, readers discover how animals such as skunks, narwhals, and scorpions use their bodies as weapons and how this helps them survive in the wild. This book will broaden their knowledge of science curriculum concepts and help them become more aware of diversity in the natural world. Attention-grabbing design elements including creative illustrations, fact boxes, and captivating, full-color photographs make this an enjoyable reading experience for all animal enthusiasts.

The black mamba is a deadly predator, but just what makes it so dangerous? From a set of hollow fangs specially designed to deliver venom to the mind-blowing speed of their strike, the black mamba will thrill and excite young snake lovers to learn more. This approachable book is designed to help encourage readers to learn the exciting life of the black mamba. Featuring brilliant photographs of what gives this snake its name, this book is perfect for every young reader ready to jump into the fascinating world of this dangerous snake.

"Readers [are invited to] look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads . . . Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this learning experience"--Provided by publisher.

In Aesop's Animals, zoologist Jo Wimpenny turns a critical eye to the fables and ask whether there is any scientific truth to Aesop's portrayal of his animals. She brings the tales into the twenty-first century, introducing the latest scientific research on some of the most fascinating topics in animal behavior. Each chapter focuses on a different fable and a different topic in ethology, including future planning, tool use, self-recognition, cooperation and deception. At the end of each chapter, the author pulls together the evidence to assess whether Aesop's portrayal of the animals holds true from a modern, scientific perspective.

Discusses animals that can create and use electricity, including the electric eel, the oriental hornet, the gecko, and the great white shark.

Readers will take a journey as they discover the traits of the smallest rodent, the biggest whale, and everything in between.

Sharks are known for their rows of sharp teeth. These teeth are constantly growing in a shark?s mouth. Find out more in Sharks, one of the titles in the Creatures of the Sea series.

Sea turtles are some of the oldest animals on Earth. They have lived in Earth's oceans for about 100 million years. Find out more in Sea Turtles, one of the titles in the Creatures of the Sea series.