"Vividly portrayed, meticulously researched picture" — Kirkus Reviews, Starred ReviewJUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION AWARDCHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY BEST OF THE BEST BOOKS SELECTION, 2024Meet Ham, Minnie, Enos, Roscoe, Tiger, and Rocky.In 1958, when the United States was scrambling to catch up to the Soviets after their successful launch of Sputnik, they didn't first turn to Mercury Seven astronauts Alan Shepar...

Hey! Look out!Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems.How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems and the animals that hi...

That’s so gross!Prepare to be grossed out by an engaging and unique look at some of the more disgusting survival techniques from the animal kingdom.From blood-squirting reptiles to blood-sweating mammals to nose-picking primates, learn about some of the most disgusting creatures in the animal kingdom. Author Dawn Cusick and the National Wildlife Federation compile a volume as attractive as its subject is disgusting.

Learn amazingly icky facts, see the yucky photos, and gross out everyone you can!Welcome to a world filled with snot otters, puss caterpillars, spitting spiders, slime stars, snotties, and more! In Get the Scoop, you'll learn that snot, spit, and slime may seem gross, but there's a lot of amazing science in these icky fluids. Animals use them for communication, defense, to find food, to travel fast, and more.Jellyfish and corals produce "mucus nets...

You wonÕt believe how many blue animals exist on Earth! This picture book is a witty introduction to these specially-colored animals. Picture books grow your knowledge by fueling your curiosity, and improving your love for learning too. Bits of quick facts are included to go well with the carefully selected images. Grab a copy now!

In 26 giant photographs—of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs—Seymour Simon reveals the truth about natures most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.

Did you know that the viperfish uses a glowing lure to attract its prey? Or that a giant squid has eyeballs the size of volleyballs? This book is full of facts about all sorts of freaky animals!

Laugh and learn as you read inspirational and educational stories about remarkable animals and the people who take care of them.Chicken Soup for the Soul: Humane Heroes, Volume III is full of real-life stories that are appropriate for high school readers and above. While teaching the value of humane conservation, children are introduced to some amazing animals – an abandoned baby dolphin who cheats death; African elephants who were saved from slaughter; a lizard wh...

Yes, yellow animals exit, and theyÕre absolutely beautiful! This picture book serves as a brilliant reminder of biodiversity. By introducing these yellow animals to your children, you are increasing their knowledge on zoology while raising their level of environmental awareness too! This book is filled with attention-grabbing photos that will definitely keep your child entertained while learning. Buy a copy now.

PBS’s animated hit show Wild Kratts follows the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Boys and girls ages 4 to 6 will love this Step 2 Step into Reading leveled reader as they activate their Creature Power Suits to go hunting with the world’s most amazing predators, such as sharks, lions, and crocodiles! Step 2 Readers use bas...

What?! You didn't get enough gross and disgusting things that animals do in that last book? OK, here are some more of the best, or should we say the worst, things that animals do. Let's see if you know the answers to these questions before you read them in this absolutely disgusting book.What do salamanders do after they shed their skin?How do giraffes clean their noses?How do barnacles eat?What do tamarinds do with cockroaches?What do hippos do with thei...

Kids love nature at very early ages. In fact, they develop a love for certain animals as soon as they are exposed to them. Often, it is the babies of their favorite creatures that really spark their imaginations. In this case, a nature book about baby animals can be used to engage the children in the things that they have in common with the babies and also how they differ. The kids are often engaged as soon as they see these baby animals in books.