"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, Earth's biggest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long"--Provided by publisher.

"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"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions"-- This book is a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sea lions, which are oceanic mammals related to seals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why Japanese fishers respected sea lions.

"Meet the amazing hump-backed mammals of the desert! This book explores the features and behaviors of camels, including their desert adaptations and the distinctions between the two camel species. A folk talk explains how camels got their humps"--

Journey into the wilds of planet Earth to discover some of the most amazing animals on the planet. Inside, we’ll venture into the dead of night and meet nocturnal night-crawlers, come face-to-face with some of the most powerful predators in the animal kingdom, grab a magnifying glass and get up close and personal with intriguing insects, and much, much more. We’ll also don our investigation hats and get to the bottom of some

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"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crocodiles, a family of sharp-toothed reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crocodiles have rough skin"--Provided by publisher.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of woodpeckers, describing these birds who act as nature's drummers' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how woodpeckers care for their young." --Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of lions, the majestic big cats of Africa and India. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why lions roar"--Provided by publisher.

"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." --Provided by publisher.

"Meet the raccoon! Learn about how this masked mammal searches for food. Elementary-aged readers will discover how raccoons solve difficult puzzles. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating American animals. A Native American folktale explains why the raccoon wears a mask. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve both report...