An introduction to the physical characteristics, habitats, behavior, and different types of baboons, large monkeys who live in troops in Africa and the Middle East.

You can join scientists as they study the way birds have adapted by looking back to the time when dinosaurs roamed our planet. You may think birds are over your head, and you're partly right. Many of them glide above you or sit perched in high places. But birds are all around you, even on the ground. How different bird species move, behave, and look depends on how they have adapted to their surroundings. Did you know that you can guess what a bird...

Easy-to-read text, bright, colorful design, and oversized, close-up photos bring readers into the wonderful world of butterflies! This book describes a butterfly's body parts, eating habits, and defense mechanisms. Covered in detail is the butterfly's life cycle, as the insect changes from egg to caterpillar to pupa to adult. Readers will learn about butterfly habitats, hibernation, and migration. Also covered are different types of butterflies, including...

Introduces the habitat and characteristics of gorillas.

A simple description of the habitat, physical characteristics, life cycle, and eating habits of lions, one of the big wild cats who roar.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of parrots and discusses specific species such as the African gray parrot, macaw, and kakapo.

An introduction to the history, physical characteristics, and behavior of the Arabian horse, the oldest horse breed in the world.

This book introduces readers to the unique features of cardinals. Basic information is covered, such as habitat, life cycle, range, and diet. Table of contents, diagrams, interesting facts, maps, glossary, and index are included. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Infographics Table of contents This stimulating...