Bøger i Amazing Animals serien

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 creatures appearance, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that people have used to help explain the animals appearance or behavior. 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. Includes glossary, book references, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms"--

Young children will love lacing up their hiking boots and joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they take a walk through a North American evergreen forest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a black bear in search of a snack to a stinky skunk with a smelly spray, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.

"This book introduces to elementary kids to the wild horses, including mustangs, brumbies, and Przewalski's horses, exploring their features, behaviors, and home ranges. A folk talk explains how people first learned to ride horses"--

Creature-crazy young children will love joining Bird, Mouse, and Rabbit as they trek through the South American rainforest to meet some truly amazing animals! From a giant armadillo showing off his scales to a terrifically toxic tree frog, there's a different animal on every spread, plus many additional creatures to spot along the way!This delightful picture book series is the perfect introduction to some really wild animals. Each of the Amazing Animals books features simple, easy-to-read text and bright, fun illustrations of a variety of creatures in their natural habitat.

"Meet Earth's heaviest lizard! This book introduces Komodo dragons to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including venomous bite. A folk talk explains why people of Indonesia respect this large reptile"--

"Meet these amazing climbing lizards! This book introduces colorful geckos to elementary kids, exploring the features and behaviors of these amazing animals, including their defense against predators. A folk talk explains why Hawaii people believe geckos are a sign of good luck"--

"Meet the largest birds in the world! This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water"--

"Meet the biggest mammal in North America! Learn about the features and behaviors of bison, including wallowing in dirt and their Native American history. A folk tale explains why bison have a shoulder hump"--

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of seahorses, the small, snouted fish of the oceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how seahorses became fish.

"Meet the amazing swan, a symbol of love! This book explores the features and behaviors of these graceful birds, including migrating and egg laying. A folk tale explains why swans in Australia are black"--

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of snow leopards, describing these non-roaring Central Asian cats' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why sow leopards have spotted fur."--

An introduction to the appearance, behaviors, and habitats of giraffes.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jellyfish, the bell-shaped, oceanic invertebrates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jellyfish have squishy bodies"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of iguanas, the North and South American dewlapped reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why iguanas live in trees"--