A look at numbers, facts, infographics, and the animals that inhabit them.

"Why don't trees grow on prairies? What exactly is a zebra mussel? How have human beings changed the land in Illinois? You can find the answers to these questions in this book, which contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the plants and animals of Illinois and the habitats in which they live. Inside, you will find information about where and how Illinois plants and animals live. You will learn how these living things fit into an ecosystem....

Wolverines are excellent scavengers with a keen sense of smell and the skills to find meals. Learn about the lives of wolverines, including how they search for food, find a mate, and raise their young.

Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big enough for his shoulders, and comes face to face with thirteen crocodiles! Laugh out loud as you learn how to catch a crocodile using shoe laces and underpants. Read in anticipation to find out what happens when you put a 600-lb crocodile on an airplane in just a flimsy wooden crate. These action-packed stories and more will engage readers and...

Jackals will eat almost anything. On the African savanna, they will even steal food from much bigger animals, like lions. Learn more about the lives of jackals.

Describes the many different ways animals cope with winter, including migration, hibernation, and food storage.

Sophie is uninterested in writing a research report on polar bears until a polar bear named Olafur swoops her away to the Arctic, where she learns all about the playful bear's habits and habitat, from glacier mice to Northern Lights.

Introduces the concept of ratio by comparing what humans would be able to do if they had bodies like different animals.

Visit a whimsical workshop and follow along as we learn How To Build an Insect! Conversational text and playful illustrations introduce readers to insect body parts in this charming picture book.

Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.