Amazing Animals Series

Walruses

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2016

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of walruses, the Arctic pinnipeds with whiskers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why walruses have tusks.

Learn all about one of the world's most amazing animals - the crocodile! Scaly crocodiles, sleepy crocodiles, giant crocodiles, snappy crocodiles. Find out about what makes a crocodile's skin so special and how long they can hold their breath. Crocodile are one of the world's most iconic reptiles. These enormous and deadly predators have a fearsome reputation. Huge, vibrant pictures combined with simple, factual text really bring these creatures to life and will introduce young children to some of the main facts and features that make crocodiles so special. A short story at the end of the book from Africa, also introduces the idea of animals in mythology and storytelling. Crocodiles is part of the series Animals Are Amazing - a big picture introduction to some brilliant animals for children aged 5-7 / KS1

Peacocks

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2018

Bison

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2013

Amazing Animals: Iguanas

by Valerie Bodden

Published 15 August 2017

Amazing Animals: Meerkats

by Valerie Bodden

Published 15 August 2017

Pelicans

by Valerie Bodden

Published 15 January 2019

Age range: 6 to 9

From winged bats to furry wolves, and from leaping dolphins to stalking lions, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse.

This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates.

Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate text to examine the featured creature’s appearance, habitat, behaviours, and life cycle. Each reissued title also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animal’s appearance or behaviour

Iguanas

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2017

Frogs

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2016

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of frogs, the long-legged amphibians that hop. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why some frogs croak.

Llamas

by Valerie Bodden

Published 15 January 2019

Skunks

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2016

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of skunks, the musk-spraying mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining the unpleasant scent of skunks.

Rays

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 February 2018

Rhinoceroses

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2013

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rhinoceroses, the famously horned animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rhinos have bumpy skin"--Provided by publisher.

Komodo Dragons

by Valerie Bodden

Published 1 January 2013

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of Komodo dragons, Earth's heaviest lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Indonesians respect Komodo dragons"--Provided by publisher.