Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of the main types of marsupials and the differences between them and placental mammals, including reproduction, gestation, and birth.

Introduces dogs in the wild: how they are born, what makes them mammals, and how their mothers care for them and teach them how to hunt.

This alphabet book explains the duties and importance of occupations geared toward the community, including emergency workers, medical workers, business people, and workers in the service industry.

Rodents have teeth called incisors that never stop growing! They must grind their teeth or gnaw on things to keep the teeth from growing too long. Kids will be eager to "sink their teeth" into the intriguing facts in Guinea Pigs and other Rodents. This book explores many of their favorite kinds of rodents, including rats, mice, guinea pigs, beavers, and squirrels. Engaging text and vivid images help children understand • how rodents build different...

Examines various aspects of life on cattle ranches in the nineteenth century, describing the reasons for becoming a rancher or a cowboy, the hard work involved, food and living arrangements, and more.

Oceans cover three-quarters of the planet. This fascinating book shows how the world's five oceans, Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic, are interconnected and why they are vitally important to the rest of Earth.

Describes the diversity of life in Mexico, it's peoples and the complex cultural heritage.

"This book follows a nomadic community that based its livelihood on hunting buffalo. Beautiful artwork portrays their daily lives and rich cultural heritage" Cf. Our choice, 2002.

Discusses how water forms, how to keep it clean, and its importance to humans and the ecology. All life on Earth depends on the water cycle! The Water Cycle is a fascinating book that introduces children to this important cycle using a clear, step-by-step approach. Kids will learn about how different processes, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and run-off, work together to move water from the ground to the air and then back down...

Provides an overview of the different types of baby animals that can be found in forest habitats and describes the forest food chain and how the animals adapt to their unique environment.