A Prickle of Porcupines
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Porcupines are brown, prickly, and climb trees. Readers explore life in a group of porcupines inside the pages of this educational and enjoyable book. When a group of porcupines gets together, they're called a prickle. Porcupines often have a bad reputation as dangerous creatures, but they usually just want to be, left alone. Thanks to numerous eye-catching photographs, readers get closer to porcupines than ever before. They also learn fascinating facts about prickles of porcupines through accessible text and a helpful graphic organizer.
A Penguin Colony
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Life in the Southern Hemisphere is bitterly cold for most penguins, but they don't seem to mind. Most penguins live in large colonies on the coast of Antarctica or on nearby islands. Readers explore penguin colonies for themselves, learning fun facts about these beautiful birds with the help of accessible text. Readers learn how penguin families work together to feed their young and keep them warm. A helpful graphic organizer aids in reader understanding. Readers will enjoy detailed images of penguin species at home in the Antarctic with every turn of the page.
A Float of Crocodiles
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Crocodiles are intelligent and social animals that communicate in many ways. A group of crocodiles in water is called a float, and a group on land is called a bask. They are masters at hiding in water and waiting for an unlucky animal to wander by. Readers discover many fun facts about what life is like in a group of crocodiles and see colorful, up-close photographs of the fierce reptiles in their natural habitat. Accessible text and a helpful graphic organizer allow readers to independently explore the fascinating lives of these amazing animals.
A Tower of Giraffes
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Roaming the African grasslands and savannas, giraffes make families for protection. Wandering to look for tall trees to eat from, giraffes usually live in groups called towers. With so many predators around looking for a meal, staying with a tower is an important part of staying safe. With vivid photographs of giraffes in their wild home paired with approachable language, young readers will learn how giraffes are born and grow in their tower. With powerful necks to fight off predators, readers will love learning about how giraffes survive.
A Crash of Rhinos
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Even though a group of rhinos is often small, people have given them their own special name. These small groups, usually only made up of a female rhino and her offspring, are called a crash. Through the approachable narrative, young readers learn why rhinos prefer to live in sets of two and how mothers raise their babies. With photographs of rhinos in the wild, readers see firsthand what life in a crash is like and learn what a mother rhino does to protect her young.
An Army of Caterpillars
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
What's that squirming between in the trees? While it might look like a solid clump, it's actually a massive group of caterpillars. A group of caterpillars is called an army and there's no doubt about why. These invaders eat nonstop, devouring all the plant life in their path and leaving nothing behind. With simple language paired with photographs of caterpillars, this volume invites young readers to learn, how caterpillars start their lives and why living in an army is important.
A Raft of Otters
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Sea otters are social creatures, sometimes found by the hundreds resting together on their backs. This is called a raft of otters! Otters sometimes tangle themselves in kelp to keep from drifting apart! Young readers will love learning more about how otters live and grow together. With photographs of otters enjoying their watery home, this volume introduces young readers to how baby otters are born and cared for.
A Caravan of Camels
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Extremely social, camels will blow on each other's faces as a friendly greeting. They also groan and roar! While most camels are domesticated and few wild camels survive on Earth today, these mammals thrive in a group, sometimes called a caravan. These groups are made up of a male leader, females, and young. Mothers care for their young and the caravan moves around together.
A Murder of Crows
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Readers find out what life is like for a murder of crows through the help of accessible text and eye-catching photographs. Crows are some of the smartest animals on the planet. They can remember people's faces and warn each other of danger. Some crows even know how to use simple tools. These fascinating facts and more are waiting to be, discovered by readers. A useful graphic organizer provides additional information about these amazing animals.
A Sleuth of Bears
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
While a sleuth of bears is usually only a mother and her cubs, these groups are very important to how bear cubs are raised. Although they're usually solitary creatures, bears still need their sleuth. A mother bear will feed and raise her cubs, careful to keep them safe from any danger, including other bears. With approachable text paired closely with photographs of bears in the wild, this book shows young readers how bears live. From the brown bear to the polar bear, a sleuth is a key part of survival.
A Pod of Dolphins
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Dolphins are one of Earth's smartest and friendliest wild animals. They live together in groups called pods, which can include just two dolphins or hundreds of them. Readers discover what life in a pod is like through fun facts. Dolphins form friendships that last for a lifetime, and readers see bright photographs of dolphins in the water among their friends. Accessible text, colorful photographs, and an eye-catching graphic organizer guide readers as they independently explore exciting information about these popular animals.
A Kangaroo Mob
Part of the Animal Groups (Gareth Stevens Publishing) series
Readers discover engaging, fun, and fascinating facts about kangaroos. Kangaroos are social animals that live in groups called mobs. Except for an occasional boxing match, kangaroos live happily with each other. The vibrant photographs in this book show different species of kangaroos grazing, resting in the shade, and raising their young. Accessible text and a detailed graphic organizer guide readers as they learn how kangaroos grow up and what life is like living in a mob, in Australia.