Find out all about the amazing animals you need to know but never get to see, from the numbat to the zorilla, and everything in between.

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.

Offers photographs and information about mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, and invertebrates from throughout the world.

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...

In the aftermath of the Big Growl that destroyed their city, Bella and the Leashed Dogs have finally settled in the forest where there is plenty of clean water and prey. But a fierce Pack of Wild Dogs has laid claim to the land, and their menacing Alpha will stop at nothing to ensure that it is his alone. Lucky has taught the Leashed Dogs much about survival since they lost their longpaws, and they refuse to back down. Bella hatches an intricate...

"An in-depth look at the science of decomposition, Death Eaters showcases how and why living things are recycled by the planet and its creatures after death."--

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

Trickiest! introduces readers to some of the slyest animals on the planet.