"Introduces readers to mammals that are classified as endangered today. It examines why they may have become endangered as well as conservation efforts being made to help them"

Colorful photos and descriptive text help explain the body parts, characterisitcs, and behaviors that make bats special--and creepy. Amazing photos and simple text make this book a great high-interest read.

Best known today for The Weather Makers, his #1 international bestseller, Tim Flannery is one of the world's most influential scientists, a foremost expert on climate change credited with discovering more species than Charles Darwin. But Flannery didn't come to his knowledge overnight. With its selection of exhilarating essays and articles written over the past 25 years, An Explorer's Notebook charts the evolution of a young scientist doing fieldwork...

Have you ever spotted a fox and wondered where it was going? Or perhaps you want to know what all the commotion was about when they woke you up the other night with their ear-piercing screams? Or maybe you just want to know how you can tell if these elusive mammals have visited your back garden when you weren't looking? The Secret Life of Foxes contains everything you need to know (and everything you didn't know that you needed to know!) about...

A comprehensive natural history of one of Britain's favorite animals. The badger has for many years occupied a unique place in the British consciousness. Despite the fact that most people have never seen one, the badger has become one of Britain's best-loved animals. The number of organizations that use the badger as a logo, the number of websites featuring information about badgers, and the number of voluntary badger protection societies that exist...

An accurate and fascinating introduction to more than 200 of the most common species of mammals in North America, including information on: -Habits and habitats -Family trees -Raising young -Foods, enemies, and more Full-color illustrations accent features that help you to recognize each animal in its natural environment. Range maps show where various species can be found.

The hedgehog is regularly voted Britain's favourite mammal, and yet we know surprisingly little about the life of this spiny mammal. Pat Morris provides an all-encompassing new study of the hedgehog and its habitat, shedding new light on conservation efforts crucial to the survival of this charming creature of our countryside. In recent years the hedgehog has ousted the badger, dolphin and red squirrel from heading the list of the most popular...

A porcupine warns an enemy that gets too close by raising the quills on its back and clicking its teeth. If this doesn't work, the porcupine swings its spiky tail through the air. Sharp quills stab deep into an attacker's skin. Ouch! Fun text and eye-catching photos introduce this animal in all its gory glory.

A beaver can fell up to 300 trees in a year! They are some of nature's greatest builders and are considered a "keystone species" for the ways they benefit the environment. However, many people see beavers as mischief makers because their dams can cause flooding and property damage. This book introduces readers to fun facts about beavers, from their amazing swimming ability to their strong, orange teeth. Critical thinking is encouraged as readers learn...

A large pink and black lizard crawls slowly from its burrow. The hungry reptile is leaving its underground home to search for a meal of eggs. Filled with information perfectly suited to the abilities and interests of its young audience, this colorful, fact-filled volume gives readers a chance not only to learn, but also to develop their powers of observation and critical thinking. Activities, such as describing the gila monster to a friend and discussing...