Fun Fact File: North American Animals

If you were a bullfrog, you could have as many as 20,000 siblings, and you wouldn't have a problem eating them! Readers will love learning about these cold-blooded amphibians through the 20 most odd and interesting facts about their adaptations, life cycle, behaviors, and more. Carefully selected photographs support the accessible text and display bullfrogs in their native habitats. Beneficial graphic organizers help summarize the most essential information about bullfrogs for budding herpetologists.

The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of the United States, but these birds boast many other incredible features, including three eyelids and the ability to swoop down and catch prey at speeds of 100 miles per hour. These and other fascinating facts will keep readers engaged as they learn important information about the national bird of the United States. Stunning photographs and intriguing graphic organizers enhance informative text about bald eagle habitats, behaviors, adaptations, and conservation. The science and trivia in this book will make readers feel impressed by these remarkable raptors.

What's that howling in the night? Is it a neighborhood dog, or maybe a wolf? No, it's a coyote! Readers will meet the mysterious coyote, the canine unique to North and South America. They'll learn incredible facts about these clever creatures, such as that they are likely the first animals ever domesticated by humans. They'll review coyote habitats, adaptations, diet, and other key information about this highly intelligent species. Vivid photographs and graphic organizers support this adventurous narrative.

Monarch butterflies are among the most recognized butterflies in the world due to their unique coloring. They also go on a migration journey that can be more than 2,000 miles long. Readers will explore the life of the monarch butterfly and learn fun facts. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs that hold readers' attention. Engaging diagrams and a useful glossary present this elementary life science topic in a way that is easy for young readers to understand.

Rattlesnakes are one of the most specialized and evolved snakes in the world and they're found mainly in North America. Your young explorers will discover how the rattlesnake makes its trademark rattle and how different kinds of rattlesnakes around the continent use this sound to stay safe. With photographs of rattlesnakes in the wild paired with specialized text, this high-interest book is perfect for the eager young herpetologist.

Wetlands are home to all kinds of lush wildlife, but who makes this habitat possible? Readers will meet nature's lumberjack and architect. They'll learn about the beaver's habitats, diet, adaptations, and about the vital role that beavers play in wetland ecosystems. This accessible narrative is formatted into 20 fun fact sections accompanied by captivating photographs and graphic organizers. It will encourage a passion for protecting the environment and the creatures who build it, one dam at a time.