Amazing Things Animals Do
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Amazing Things Animals Do, a series from Owl Books, offers a unique overview of animal behavior for young children. Children are fascinated by babies, and in "Little Wonders" they discover the amazing number of ways that animal babies around the world are cared for and grow. From the tiny seahorse to the mighty elephant, a wide range of animals and their parenting behaviors are accurately described and delicately illustrated. Children will be enthralled by red-billed hornbills that protect their chicks with a wall of mud, baby kangaroos that somersault to safety in mother's pouch, baby sea otters wrapped in seaweed cradles to keep them safely anchored and warm, and more. The beautifully detailed illustrations show each animal in its own environment. A special Who's Who section at the back of the book features animal photos with more information on each animal's size, habitat and habits.
Animals all over the world get along by helping each other. They depend on each other for food or a home, to stay safe or clean. Young readers won't believe the ways different animals live side by side. A quiz tempts the reader to revisit favorite animals, and there's even a puzzle for extra fun. A volume of the Amazing Things Animals Do series.
From chickadees to leopards, from kangaroo rats to crocodile, animals all over the world hide and save their food in amazing ways. Where do you think an ant would store honey? Why does a beaver need a frozen pond to keep its dinner? You won't believe the clever ways all sorts of creatures ensure they have enough to eat. A quiz tempts you to revisit your favorite animals, and there's even a puzzle for extra fun! About the series: "Amazing Things Animals Do" is a series of books designed to introduce children to the many special wonders of animal behavior.
Fireflies blink and cranes dance; bullfrogs croak and zebras neigh. Animals all over the world talk to each other in amazing ways. Why do wolves and lemurs leave smelly signals? What do whales sing? You won't believe the clever ways all sorts of creatures communicate. A quiz tempts you to revisit your favorite animals, and there's even a puzzle for extra fun! About the series: "Amazing Things Animals Do" is a series of books designed to introduce children to the many special wonders of animal behavior.