Watt, Melanie

"Tis the season and Scaredy has a long list of things to do to get in the festive spirit, but when things don't quite go as planned, his friends are there to remind him of the best present of all-spending time with loved ones!"--.

Scaredy Squirrel opens a mysterious crate containing a pool and as his friends try to help him enjoy the pool, Scaredy Squirrel learns that not all surprises are bad.

Did you know that there are at least 17 different species of macaws? The largest, the hyacinth macaw, can weigh almost as much as two pineapples. Find out more about the macaw in this book.

Did you know that there are four species of anteaters? They are most related to armadillos and sloths. Find out more about the giant anteater in this book.

Did you know that there are six species of sloths? They are divided into two groups, based on how many claws they have on their front feet. The four three-toed species are a bit smaller than the two species of two-toed sloths. Find out more about sloths in this book.

The Gila monster is the largest lizard in the United States. It is one of the few lizards in the world that has venom in it's bite. Learn theses facts and more about the Gila monster in this book.

Did you know that there are about 200 different species of poison dart frogs? The smallest ones can easily fit on a human thumbnail, while the bodies of many medium to large species are about the size of a large grape. Find out more about poison dart frogs in this book.

An introduction to hawks that discusses their physical characteristics, natural habitats, diet, life cycle, and other related topics.

Scaredy Squirrel opens a mysterious crate containing a pool and as his friends try to help him enjoy the pool, Scaredy Squirrel learns that not all surprises are bad.

Vultures can be split into Old World vultures, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and New World vultures, from North, Central, and South America. The California condor, a type of New World vulture, is the largest bird in the United States. Learn more about these birds. Describes the unique traits, habitats, diets, and different species found in a raptor group.