Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...

A brief introduction to whales, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators.

"A brief introduction to manatees, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.

From Texas to Australia to the deepest jungles of South America, bats are everywhere! Learn about these fascinating creatures of the night, from their eating habits to echolocation to conservation, in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children...

Long known as 'giants of the deep,' Earth's whales are much more than just big swimming mammals. Learn about various species' physical characteristics, eating habits, and even social structures in this fact-packed book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the...

Elephants fascinate humans because of their size, tusks, trunks, ears, and skin. But there is so much more to these majestic creatures than appearance. Learn about elephant behavior, habitats, and even conservation efforts inside this fact-filled book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This...

Most people are familiar with the adorable image of a mother kangaroo bouncing to and fro and occasionally pausing to tend to her joey. This title furthers readers' knowledge of the well-known marsupials by examining everything from their sense of locomotion to the manner in which they care for their young. 'Kangaroos' teaches kids about the history of these remarkable animals in Australia and New Guinea and emphasizes the importance of protecting...

Rhinos have roamed the Earth since prehistoric times and are easily identified by their bulky appearance and dagger-like horn. This title present kids with a well-rounded overview of their behavior, anatomy, and diet. Perhaps most importantly, young readers discover how certain species face extinction due to poaching and loss of habitat, as well as how people can aid in conservation efforts to prevent this from happening. The World of Mammals reveals...

Zebras are so much more than horses with stripes! Follow along as a herd migrates in search of food--learning lots of zebra facts along the way. From physical characteristics and behaviors to stallion-led social structures, discover lots of information on these interesting animals inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's...