"There are so many reasons to love animals: lions have magnificent shaggy manes, penguins go tobogganing on their tummies, bears wiggle and dance as they scratch, whales sing songs, and elephants can feel sadness. But all the animals in this book especially need our love - now more than ever. Learn about their habitats, what makes them special, and show them you care with simple activities you can do at home."--publisher

"Discover some amazing-but-true stories of animal oddities, including a two-headed turtle and orange sheep"--

Presents unusual facts about a number of different animals, including the metamorphosis of a butterfly, the unusual nests some birds build, and unique defense mechanisms.

Animals are used to demonstrate the letters of the alphabet that begin their names; also includes brief profiles of each animal.

Introduces some rather unique aspects of many different animals such as: an earthworm has both male and female reproductive organs, a camel's hump stores fat, and a snake has one lung.

"How did fish get scales? Why do some animals have wings? What sea creature still has fingers hidden away in their fins? Journey through the animal kingdom, learning all about the different parts of animals that have evolved over the centuries, the ways that they have adapted to survive and the amazing reasons behind these adaptations. With different spreads on claws, feathers, eyes, hair, defenses and much more, readers will be able to compare the...

Briefly introduces some superlatives in nature such as the largest living thing, the smallest flowering plant, and the fastest flying bird.

When were the first fireworks made? How many satellites have been sent into space? And what does the word kimono mean? Find out the answers to these questions and more in this stunningly illustrated book, guaranteed to keep fact-loving, question-asking children entertained for hours on end. Includes internet links to websites to find out even more.