Mammals are one group of animals. Bears, monkeys and dolphins are mammals. So are humans. But what makes a mammal a mammal? In this book, we will look closely at the Indian tiger to find out.
Intended for ages 6-12, this book teaches the basic rules as well as the exceptions that help children understand differences between mammals and other living things. It contains full-colour photographs which feature a variety of mammals including apes, elephants, rodents, and bats.
Can whales communicate across miles of vast ocean? Can elephants talk to one another with sounds we cannot hear? These are the kinds of questions that drive the work of acoustic biologists. Follow three creative scientists—Christopher W., Clark, Katy Payne, and Bill Evans—as they research why and how animals communicate. Through remarkable photographs and stories about all sorts of animals,…
Did you know a cheetah is the fastest mammal on Earth and can go from 0 to 60 in about 3 seconds? Did you know the world's laziest mammal is the koala, which needs to sleep 22 hours each day? These and many more incredible facts are revealed in Amazing Book of Mammal Records. "Notepad" entries on each record holder add background and natural science information while humorous cartoons provide e…
New paperback editions of these exciting information and activity books, packed with challenging projects and fun experiments. These pocket-sized books are ideal for young explorers to carry in the field; as they team to observe and understand their world they learn independent study and be happily occupied for hours.
Completely redesigned for today's young investigative reader, True Books are an indispensable addition to any collection. Each book guides readers through the facts that nurture their need to know.
Learn All About Mammals in this simple introduction to the traits mammals have in common.
High up in a tall tree, a fluffy gray ball sits wedged in a fork of the branches. Slowly the ball begins to uncurl and soon you can see a sleepy-looking face and four furry legs. It's a koala waking up and it's already reaching for a branch of eucalyptus leaves to munch.
Two types of whales Whales are creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries. There are two types of whales. These are toothed whales and baleen whales. Toothed whales eat fish and squid. They use echolocation to find their food. Sperm whales and pilot whales are types of toothed whales. So are dolphins and porpoises.
This volume actively engages children in listening to music so that they can perform it and compose it themselves. It brings together music from China, West Africa, India, South America, and Europe.