Confusing Creature Names

The horned toad has become a symbol of the southwestern United States, living mainly in desert areas. However, this misnamed creature can be found from Central Mexico all the way up to Southern Canada. Many people think it's a toad because of its wide body and short snout, but it's really a lizard. Readers will enjoy learning about the horned toad and the crazy ways it stays safe from predators. Color photographs of horned toads in the wild are sure to amaze readers.

What are hedgehogs? Are they hogs? Rodents? Tiny porcupines? They're none of those. Hedgehogs are one of the most unique mammals in the world. Although shy around people, these little critters have been known to warm up to people who keep them as pets. This book is filled with amazing close-up photographs of wild and domestic hedgehogs. Readers are sure to enjoy this informative yet fun guide to one of the world's cutest creatures.

Guinea pigs look a little like pigs, with their short, round bodies. They even squeal like pigs! However, guinea pigs are not pigs-they're rodents. Readers are sure to enjoy this fun and enlightening book about one of the world's most popular pets. The text includes facts about where guinea pigs live, what they eat, how to care for them, and more. Informative text is paired with colorful, close-up photographs of these charming, furry critters.

With a name like "killer whale," you might expect these giant marine animals to be mean and nasty. However, they're some the most playful creatures in the sea-as long as you're not a seal! Readers will enjoy learning how these amazing dolphins hunt for prey and interact with people. Colorful pictures of killer whales in the wild and in aquariums are sure to engage readers of all ages.

Flying foxes aren't really foxes-they're bats. Compared to many kinds of bats, flying foxes can look like giants. Some can have a 6-foot wingspan! Inside this volume, vibrant photographs of these awesome animals allow readers to get up close and personal with flying foxes in the wild. Readers will be delighted to learn about the different kinds of flying foxes, where they live, what they eat, and much more.

Glowworms are actually many different kinds of insects, and they live all over the world. While you're probably most familiar with the glowing larvae and female adults we call fireflies, there are many other kinds of glowworms. Inside this informative and exciting guide, readers will learn where glowworms live, what they look like, and why they glow. Amazing and vivid photographs of numerous glowworms, as well as a graphic organizer, help readers comprehend the scientific text.

Guinea pigs look a little like pigs, with their short, round bodies. They even squeal like pigs! However, guinea pigs are not pigs, they're rodents. Readers are sure to enjoy this fun and enlightening, book about one of the world's most popular pets. The text includes facts about where guinea pigs live, what they eat, how to care for them, and more. Informative text is, paired with colorful, close-up photographs of these charming, furry critters.

What are hedgehogs? Are they hogs? Rodents? Tiny porcupines? They're none of those. Hedgehogs are one of the most, unique mammals in the world. Although shy around people, these little critters have been, known to warm up to people who keep them as pets. This book is, filled with amazing close-up photographs of wild and domestic hedgehogs. Readers are sure to enjoy this informative yet, fun guide to one of the world's cutest creatures.