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 photog…
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 …
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…
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…
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 wakin…
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. T…
Many people like snakes, lizards, and turtles, and there's so much to find out about all of these scaly-skinned animals. Are all snakes poisonous? Why do snakes shed their skin? What unusual things…
Examines the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of various reptiles, including lizards, alligators, snakes, and turtles.