Enhanced with full-color illustrations, this book introduces animal lovers to the world of pandas through a factual review of its birth weight, growth, diet, habitat, lifestyle, physical characteristi
Provides information about how arctic polar bears swim and hunt, how they keep warm and dry, and the many other ways they are able to adapt to their hostile environment. Reprint.
Did you know that European royalty once used cheetahs to hunt deer, or that caracals can capture birds by leaping six and a half feet straight up into the air from a standing start? Have you ever won
Open your eyes to a world of discovery. Prowl into the wild and exciting world of big cats. From lounging leopards to the king of beasts, explore the super senses of big cats. A wealth of facts, comb
Lewis and Clark's expedition was full of adventures, but few were as exhilarating as their moments with grizzly bears. The author has combed the journals to provide readers with Lewis and Clark's own
With only 5,000 surviving, the African wild dog (Lycaon pictus) is one of the world's most endangered large carnivores--and one of the most remarkable. This comprehensive portrait of wild dogs incorpo
The word raccoon is drawn from the Native American Algonquian language. Their term arakun roughly translates to “he who scratches with his hands.” Anyone who has found a raccoon rummaging around in a
Considered the most graceful of the big cats, the leopard is often called theprima ballerina and prince of cats. This book contains easy-to-understandinformation, fun facts, and full-color photos and
Natural History "What is it about these borderland cats which has so fired up people? Scarcity combined with beauty explains some of the appeal. So does the animal’s legendary strength a
From the sleek cheetah and the majestic lion to the oft-maligned hyena and opportunistic jackal, large carnivores reign supreme in the African wild. In African Predators, award-winning photographer Ma
An easy-to-read narrative voice and detailed illustrations follow the development of three young bear cubs as they are born, leave the den, and learn to survive in the world. Simultaneous.
A coyote's keen senses help it survive. With eyes that can spot the smallest movement, ears that can hear the faintest rustle, and legs designed for racing, it's no wonder some coyotes live to be more
Where the animal lives, what it eats, when it sleeps, how it raises its young and much more.-- Over 30 vivid, full color photos and illustration.-- Sidebar Fun Facts, an index and a list of Internet
By enquiring into the puzzle of sibling relations, Frank J. Sulloway pioneers a new view of how family affects individual development. He shows that birth-order is so fundamental to the family that i
