As their baby sleeps, the parents wish for their child the many characteristics found in animals, such as being gentle as a lamb, having the sight of a hawk, and the peacefulness of a snowy dove.

Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.

A rhyming picture book that introduces backyard animals by baby and family group names while counting them from one to ten, followed by a "For creative minds" section with animal facts memory game and information on caring for wildlife.

Text and pictures describe the things which different kinds of animals like to do.

"The sense of sight helps an animal stay safe from predators, find food and shelter, defend its territory and care for its young. We can tell a lot about an animal from its eyes: whether it is predator or prey, whether it is more active during the day or night, and sometimes even its gender or age. Award-winning nature photographer and environmental educator Mary Holland shares fascinating animal eyes with readers of all ages." --

"Fascinating images accompany information about deadly predators. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"A heartwarming, playful picture book combining animal facts and a message of trying new things! This rhyming picture book shows baby animals taking first steps, first leaps, first climbs, and more. Back matter with additional animal facts included." -- Provided by publisher.

"A research-based exploration of queer behavior in different animal species is interspersed with personal anecdotes and interviews with scientists"-- A quiet revolution has been underway in recent years, with study after study revealing substantial same-sex sexual behavior in animals. Join celebrated author Eliot Schrefer on an exploration of queer behavior in the animal worldfrom albatrosses to bonobos to clownfish to doodlebugs. In sharp and witty...

"From dogs and ducks and cats and squirrels, to lions and tigers and even sheep and pigs - the inspiring true stories of these 50 odd couples prove that it doesn't matter what your friends look like. The most important part of any friendship is having fun together! This book features more than 100 pages of nonfiction facts and adorable photos of these mismatched animal friends."--

Learn about hibernation, migration, and other ways that animals cope with the change of the seasons.