It seems the most overlooked creatures tend to have tricks up their sleeves – or in this case, tails. Threaten a salamander and it might steal away, leaving one extremity behind. Kids will delight in the salamander’s means of survival, and learn how this amphibian behaves in the wild.
Toads are masters of self-defense. When they face predators, they have several survival strategies. They can ooze poison, puff up their bodies, or play dead! This book introduces young readers to toads—creatures with warty skin, long, sticky tongues, and a unique life cycle.
Polar bears have thick fur and plenty of fat to keep them warm in their arctic homes. Their white coats also serve as good camouflage in snow-covered habitats. This book explores how polar bears prey on seals and use their paws to paddle through water!
An eagle will soar to great heights to build its nest in a tall tree or high cliff. It needs a safe place to care for its eaglets until they are ready for flight. Young children will watch eaglets change from fluffy and flightless to deadly raptors!
African elephants can weigh as much as 16,000 pounds! If their size isn't enough to make them stand out, they also have huge ears, long trunks, and ivory tusks. This title will engage beginning readers as it explains how Earth's largest land mammals use their trunks to keep themselves cool.
The way a gorilla moves is called knuckle-walking. This is because the animal puts pressure on its knuckles when it moves. Beginning readers will learn how gorillas “walk,” why they beat their chests, and more in this informative title.
Using their beaks, woodpeckers peck holes in trees to get at the insects inside. They also hammer to attract mates and declare their territory. This book will interest children as it presents the behaviors and physical features of these noisy birds.
Did you know that a group of lions is called a pride? Have you heard that lions work together to stalk their prey? This book for young readers offers this information as it presents lions on the prowl. It teaches children about the physical and behavioral characteristics of these big cats.
Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
Alligators often lurk in swampy waters. They poke their eyes, ears, and nostrils out of the water to sense prey. This book offers children an alligator encounter, bringing the animal's powerful tail and strong jaws up close!
Inspired by warm memories of childhood visits to family farms, Wendell Minor celebrates the furry, feathered and wooly animals that inhabit a arm. Playful, descriptive verse provides fascinating and fun facts about the various animals, and bold, beautiful paintings give young animal lovers adorable images of what it's like to be down on the farm.A Live Oak Media audio production.
Betty Bunny knows that her parents think she is a "handful", but as with most of her misunderstandings, she determines it must be something good. But when it comes to understanding patience, she hasn't quite got the knack - especially after tasting chocolate cake for the first time. How the family deals with Betty's first true love (she intends to "marry chocolate cake") adds to the fun in this realistic and deliciously sweet story.A Live Oak Media audio production.
