Animals Growing Up

With hard shells that protect them from predators, turtles are among the oldest group of reptiles. Readers will discover that sea turtles rarely leave the water except to lay eggs in the sand. They will read about freshwater turtles that love to soak up the sun on logs or rocks. What most people don't know is that the temperature of the turtle's nest determines whether the babies are male or female. Interesting facts and stunning photographs are sure to open the door for discussions about habitat, predators, and various other science-related topics.

Baby seals are amazing animals that will go without food for weeks before they dive in and begin to hunt for themselves. Young readers will learn how these sleek swimmers find food in the water around them, but not before their waterproof fur grows in. This book is filled with fun facts and vibrant photographs of adorable baby seals in their natural habitat. Following these marine mammals from birth, this book will enhance science collections. A glossary and index offer readers additional support.

Readers will learn all about baby giraffes, including what they eat and how they fall six feet to the ground when they are born. Amazing photographs of these super-cute animals are accompanied by Fast Facts. This book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups by exploring such details as how calves learn to stand within a half hour after being born, and how they protect themselves in the wild. Budding scientists can follow giraffe calves as they grow into independent adults.

Dolphins are usually born tail first and can swim the moment they are born. Readers will learn about the life of a baby dolphin from its birth to the day it leaves its mother, and how these young animals learn the skills they need to survive in the wild. Simple text and vibrant photographs will engage readers while teaching life science concepts. Fascinating facts about these baby mammals include how dolphins use their teeth to hold, not chew, their prey.

Readers will learn life science concepts, such as the growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups, as they discover the most amazing facts about baby zebras. The simple narrative and stunning photographs of these black-and-white-striped beauties provide students with a glimpse into the life of a foal from birth until adulthood, including what challenges baby zebras face in the wild, what they eat, and how they identify their mothers in a herd. The Words to Know section introduces children to new vocabulary, and the Learn More section with books and websites extends the reading and learning experience.

The slowest mammals on earth, sloths were born to be tree-dwellers. Sloth mothers give birth while hanging upside down! With their long, sharp, curved claws, baby sloths spend their days clinging to tree branches in the rain forest. They make their way down from the trees only once a week for a bathroom break, which makes them vulnerable to predation. Readers will enjoy an accessible yet informative look into how baby sloths grow up. Amazing full-color photographs will fascinate animal lovers while fast facts and words to know sections extend the learning experience.

Packed with fascinating facts and beautiful images of tigresses and their cubs, animal lovers will enjoy the journey of how tiger cubs grow up. Young readers will learn how these fierce cats become powerful hunters in order to survive in the jungle and why so many tiger cubs do not live past their first years of life. Featuring simple yet informative language that covers the habitat, diet, anatomy, and behaviors of the world's largest big cat, this fun book supports the Next Generation Science Standards on growth and development of organisms, biodiversity, and social interactions in animal groups.

Readers will love exploring the world of baby foxes. This narrative follows kits from the time the litter is birthed in the den until the day the young foxes are ready to start families of their own. Children may not know that some foxes can climb trees or that foxes like to sleep during the day and hunt at night. Packed with vibrant photographs of these adorable baby animals in the wild, readers will be intrigued and will want to learn more by using the further information sections.

Through engaging text, accompanied by captivating images, young readers will be given a fascinating glimpse into how slithery snakes grow up in the wild. Readers learn that in the world of snakes, the mother does not care for her young. Baby snakes are on their own from birth and must capture their own food to stay alive. Students are introduced to new vocabulary and fast facts, which demonstrate life science concepts in an accessible manner. The Learn More section with recent books and educational websites encourages further exploration.

Hippo calves are born underwater in the rivers and lakes of Africa. These massive babies weigh about 100 pounds at birth. Animal lovers will enjoy learning how baby hippos grow from being dependent on their mothers to going out on their own. Fascinating photographs of adorable baby hippos and a simple narrative teach life science concepts, such as diet, habitat, and social skills. A glossary and learn more section enhance the learning experience.

Readers will go bananas for the vibrant photographs of baby chimps in the wild. A simple narrative and fast facts teach life science concepts, such as what young chimpanzees eat and how their mothers protect them from danger. From birth to the time these great apes grow up, this book offers a sneak peek into this endangered species. This is a great introduction to baby chimpanzees that can be extended with the Learn More section. The Words to Know section in the front of the book introduces readers to unfamiliar vocabulary before they encounter it in the narrative, which enhances comprehension.

Seahorses are famous for the males' ability to birth the offspring instead of the females. Readers will explore the world of baby seahorses and how these tiny creatures must camouflage themselves in order to survive alone in the wild. Fascinating photographs will captivate students while fun facts and words to know sections invite them to learn more about seahorses. Curious science and animal lovers will dive right in for a simple look into the lives of seahorse fry and how they grow up.

Ducklings are adorable fluffy birds that love to play. Days before they hatch, peeping can be heard coming from inside their eggs. Through fast facts and vibrant photographs, readers will learn how vulnerable these babies are to predators. Staying close to their mother hen, ducklings learn to fly and swim safely on their own before they leave the protection she provides. A Learn More section, with books and websites, provides the tools readers need to learn more about these lucky ducks.

In springtime, baby wolves are born in the parents' wolf den. They are born totally deaf and blind. Readers will follow these playful pups from birth to when young wolves can hunt with the rest of the pack. Packed with incredible photographs and fascinating facts, this book is guaranteed to provide a howling good time while teaching life science concepts. A Words to Know section in the front of the book introduces readers to unfamiliar vocabulary before they encounter it in the narrative.