Along the Bay of Bengal, between the countries of India and Bangladesh, stretches a strange and beautiful landscape—part ocean, part river, part forest. This is the Sundarbans Tiger Reserve, and it is home to more tigers than anywhere else on the earth. Nowhere else do tigers live in a mangrove swamp. Nowhere else do healthy tigers routinely hunt people. Yet about three hundred people a year …
Another title in this popular series of life cycles of New Zealand animals and birds. Illustrated with colour sketches, this includes many facts about the Kiwi that are not commonly known.
In simple, reassuring language, the author explains that a child's body is his or her own; that it is all right for kids to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love; and that you can still be friends even if you don't want a hug now.
Baby animals are endangered for many of the same reasons as adult animals, but not always. Sometimes not enough babies are born to replace the adult animals that die. Some babies get eaten by predators when the mother is away hunting. Other causes include global warming, loss of habitat, and poaching. Amazing pictures of baby animals will make children feel more motivated to learn about endange…
Short-nosed sea snakes and blue iguanas are two examples of endangered reptiles. Few of them exist in the wild. Other reptiles have already gone extinct. What hurts these animals? What can you do to help? Listen to this audiobook to find out!
The animals of Antarctica and the Arctic live in some of Earth's most challenging climates. Many of these animals face extinction at the hands of poachers, habitat loss, and climate change. This book profiles the animals of these regions and describes the climates and habitats in which these animals live. This colorful and engaging book explains the laws and programs in place to protect these u…
Jungle animals are some of the most beautiful and unusual animals on Earth. Sadly, some of these creatures are endangered. Take a trip to the tropics to learn more about what makes these jungle animals unique and why they should be protected.
One of the most beloved titles from the popular First Discovery series-- now in a new, larger paperback format. With its fresh cover design, more kid-friendly paperback format, and larger trim size, Endangered Animals offers young readers an easy-to-use, easy-to-understand introduction to the topic. Full-color, highlighted illustrations are accompanied by brief, simple text full of fun facts…
In 26 giant photographs-of a roaring grizzly, a piranhas razor-sharp teeth, a rattlesnakes poisonous fangs- Seymour Simon reveals the truth about nature's most misunderstood animals and lets the reader decide what to really think about natures grossest, fiercest, and most fascinating survivors.
Some of North America's most iconic animalssuch as bison and grizzly bearshave seen their numbers fall so far that they have become endangered. This book profiles these animals, describes their habitats, and explains the factors that bring animals to the brink of extinction. Readers learn about the laws and programs that protect North America's animals, and will love learning about "success sto…