Laurence Pringle

Introduces the behavior and unique characteristics of a wide variety of whales and describes the efforts to save them.

"The life of a red fox is a mystery to most people. You might catch a glimpse of blazing red fur or hear a far-off bard, but the fox's daily activities are know to few. Filled with fascinating facts and illuminating details, this nonfiction book invites readers on a yearlong journey with a red fox named Vixen."--Dust jacket.

A poetic introduction to coastal life at the ocean and how creatures in and near the water behave.

Traces the history of man's discoveries about evolution, covering both the mechanisms of evolution and examples of natural selection.

This gorgeous and lyrical nonfiction picture book continues the Secret Life series by renowned science author Laurence Pringle and illustrator Kate Garchinsky. It follows a year in the life of a little brown bat named Otis as he learns to be a hunter, escape predators, and find a mate. Stunning, realistic illustrations celebrate the beauty of these mysterious creatures as readers learn important facts through an engaging and fascinating story. The...

Provides information about frogs and toads, including different species, habitat, and life cycle.

"This nonfiction book takes young readers on a journey into the lives of wolves, the largest of all wild mammals who have lived in the Northern Hemisphere for millions of years. Kids will learn how wolves use their powerful jaw muscles and sharp teeth tohunt their prey, how a wolf pack forms, and the meaning of different wolf howls. This book explores every aspect of these fascinating canines and even corrects erroneous myths and lore about them"--...

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, predators, and brood behavior of cicadas.