"Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals"--

Describes the characteristics of some of Australia's unusual animals, including the kangaroo, numbat, Perentie lizard, echidna, and lyrebird.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to narwhals. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

Shows and describes wildlife found in the polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by polar explorers.

Photographs and text describe the animals of the Arctic region, especially their daily struggles to survive in the harsh environment.

"An in-depth look at the science of decomposition, Death Eaters showcases how and why living things are recycled by the planet and its creatures after death."--

Presents weird and wonderful facts about animals and the humans who study them, explaining the sometimes bizarre things scientists will do in order to understand animals and their behavior.

This gorgeously illustrated book reveals the hidden world of some of the most mind-boggling insects. Divided into categorical sections like herbivores and predators, Bugs of the World includes beetles, wasps, bees, ants, caterpillars, butterflies, dragonflies, spiders, flies, crickets and grasshoppers, centipedes and millipedes, and more. Each of the 250 insects featured is accompanied by beautiful illustrations and facts about the creature, including...