Animals Are Wild!

Being the biggest fish in the world seems like it would help the whale shark survive. However, its size actually makes it slow and easy to attack. Similarly, giraffes' height allows them to grab food other animals can't, but it makes drinking from a pool on the ground very awkward! Readers find out many more cases of extreme animal adaptions and their drawbacks. Fact boxes accompany full-color photographs of each animal, describing the animal's most interesting physical features as well as their range, size, and lifespan.

The deadliest animal on Earth is also one of the smallest. The mosquito is a vector, or carrier, of diseases that kill millions of people every year. Readers learn about how and why this is, among other facts about animals with other deadly defenses. Full-color photographs highlight the powerful jaws of the grizzly bear, the huge horn of the rhino, and much more. Readers can see some of the world's predators closer than would be possible, even in a zoo! In addition, fact boxes describe each animal's behavior, size, and even endangered status.

What could a male Jackson's chameleon need three horns for besides fighting? Actually, this odd-looking animal has horns to scare predators and attract females more than defense! Some animals' bodies can lead readers to question the purpose of their weird features. This book has the answers they're looking for! From how the echidna uses its spines to keep predators away to how the hornbill uses its large beak, the main content features some of nature's most interesting bodies. Colorful, up-close photographs and concise fact boxes introduce readers to many kinds of animal habitats, behaviors, and life cycles.

The great white shark is the biggest predatory fish on Earth. Its formidable teeth and ability to swim up to 37 miles (60 km) per hour make it a deadly enemy. Readers can check out the great white shark up close, as well as 19 other amazing species of shark. Full-color photographs introduce readers to the teeth, fins, and other body adaptations that make sharks some of the coolest animals out there. Fact boxes detail each shark's behaviors, including hunting practices, and statistics telling their lifespan, size, and range.

Seeing a wolf stalking its prey would be almost impossible to witness up close. It wouldn't be safe to be so near such a deadly predator's jaws when it's on the hunt! But in this book, readers can see wolves, owls, and many more terrifying predators do what they do best-capture prey. Up-close, full-color photographs highlight the sharp teeth, long claws, and huge paws of some of the world's deadliest animals. Fact boxes include fascinating information about animal bodies and behavior and statistics about each animal's size, range, and lifespan.

Bugs are some of the most interesting members of the animal kingdom! Some are brightly colored and quite beautiful. Many have wings, some just have legs, and still others have no limbs at all. Through full-color photographs and detailed fact boxes, readers are introduced to many members of the wonderful world of bugs. This up-close look reveals that spiders have fangs, leg and wing shape can tell a lot about a bug's behavior, and that people have a lot to learn about bugs!