Animals of the Night

Midnight snacks aren't just for people! River otters splash into the water at night, searching for their next meal. Full-page, color images and engaging narrative showcase the playful and industrious river otter. Read about its behavior, habitat, family life, and unique adaptations. Text features include Words to Know at the opening of the book and a Stay Safe section to inform readers how to act if they encounter a river otter in the wild.

Full-color images, fun facts, and informational text will bring readers into the secret world of bull sharks. This solitary hunter inhabits shallow areas of warm coastal waters throughout the world. Engaging text highlights this predator's habitat, diet, family life, and hunting style. A safety section educates readers about the possible dangers of encountering this fish in the wild.

Aardvark, what a long snout you have! This nocturnal mammal uses its prominent nose to sniff out its next meal of termites and ants. Through fact-filled text and color photos, readers learn about these quiet African animals, including their relationship with their habitat. Read about their homes, body features, reproduction, diet, and family life. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term in the text.

Hunting by moonlight, the unique vampire bat is the only known mammal in the world that feeds exclusively on blood! How do these Central and South American bats feed, communicate, reproduce, and roost? Full-page photos share the lives of these nocturnal creatures. Fun facts showcase the vampire bat's unique adaptations and Words to Know introduce readers to new vocabulary.

Most people never see the secretive and shy snow leopard. But the stunning full-color images and rich narrative of this book gives readers a special glimpse at this nocturnal predator of the mountains. Words to Know appear at the front of the book so that readers are ready when they encounter a new term in the text. Learn about a snow leopard's behaviors, habitat, diet, and family life. Fun facts scattered throughout the book add even more insight into the lives of these majestic cats of Asia.

The striped skunk is a member of the Mephitidae family. The name of this family means "bad odor." Find out more in Striped Skunk, a title in the Animals of the Night series.

The tokay gecko is named for the sounds it makes. Male tokays make low "to-kay" calls to attract mates. Find out more in Tokay Gecko, a title in the Animals of the Night series.

Barn owls are found all over the world. They are known for their heart-shaped faces. Find out more in Barn Owl, a title in the Animals of the Night series.

Did you know that capybaras yelp, bark, chirp, whistle, huff, and growl? These Central and South American rodents have unique ways of communicating with each other. Vivid full-color images illustrate the nocturnal capybara's habitat and unique adaptations in the wild. Words to Know, fun facts, accessible text, and safety tips educate readers about how capybaras eat, reproduce, and interact with other herds.

Many people think of raccoons as adorable little bandits or pests that rummage through their trash—and they are, but they are also much more interesting. Where do raccoons live? What do they eat? Do they have predators? Learn all about raccoons and view these masked creatures in a new light!

Red foxes can be found all over the world. These widespread animals have adapted well to human settlement. Find out more in Red Fox, a title in the Animals of the Night series

The nine-banded armadillo is covered in bony armor. The bands in its armor allow it to bend its body. Find out more in Nine-Banded Armadillo, a title in the Animals of the Night series.