Great Big Animals

Polar bears are some of the most interesting animals in the world. Though their territory is shrinking, these fierce creatures are fighting for survival with all their might. Young readers will be wowed by this book full of colorful photographs paired with accessible text describing these massive mammals. They'll experience what it's like to live in a polar wilderness searching for food, on the hunt with some of the largest and most fearsome predators on the planet.

Crocodiles are massive eating machines that lurk in shallow waters. Their big, powerful jaws make them fearsome creatures to all kinds of animals, even humans. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the aquatic world of these huge animals and see just how they live and eat. From their skin to their sharp teeth, they'll learn how these animals catch prey and the special advantages their bodies have that make these big creatures to survive. Early readers will love exploring the world of this unique animal in its home habitat.

Whale sharks live in an ocean full of amazing creatures, but these massive aquatic beasts stand apart because of their size, and with that comes fascinating features, such as having 3,000 tiny teeth. Through full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, young readers explore the seas through their eyes, seeing for themselves how these astonishingly large animals survive in the wild. These fascinating animals truly are the largest fish in the sea, and readers will explore the habitats and habits of these strange sharks with ease thanks to this innovative book.

Imagine an animal whose tongue can weigh as much as an elephant, and whose heart can weigh as much as a car. Blue whales are amazing animals that we have to weigh in tons, not pounds. This book explores the aquatic lives of the largest animals on Earth, from what they eat to where they live and just how big they really are. Through full-color photographs paired with accessible text, young readers will be amazed to learn that these massive animals survive by eating tiny plankton.

Rhinoceroses look powerful and scary, but they need our help to stay alive despite their massive size. This book is all about these great big creatures roaming free in Africa. From their amazing horns to their huge size, rhinos are full of amazing features. Young readers learn about these creatures and why they need to be kept safe to save the species. With amazing full-color photographs paired with accessible text, readers discover the difference between black and white rhinos and what they like to eat.

Anacondas are some of the most interesting snake species on the planet. These long, slithering serpents are big and more than a bit scary. Young readers experience the world through snake eyes with this book featuring full-color photographs that show off these scaly snakes in all their glory. From what they eat to how they slither from place to place searching for that meal, readers get up close and personal with one of the largest animals in the world.

Giraffes are the tallest animals on Earth. Through the use of bright photographs and easy-to-read text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives of these big mammals. They'll discover how giraffes use their long necks, and how they use their giant tongues to reach leaves on tall trees! The exciting lives of these giant animals will offer plenty of facts that highlight early life science concepts for beginning readers.

Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth, and they're also some of the strangest. Early readers will learn more about a herd of ostrich with the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text. What does an ostrich eat? How many toes does it have? Why does it kick other animals? Readers discover what these flightless birds do with their wings and other facts that highlight early life science concepts. Accessible text gives early learners plenty of facts about these big birds, while a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary with colorful imagery. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book

Why are elephants' ears so big? Early readers will learn that and more in this exciting first concepts book filled with fun information and full-color photographs. Through easy-to-read text, readers will discover the difference between African and Asian elephants, and what they, do with their large trunks. The biggest land animals on Earth will captivate even the most reluctant of readers as they come along on this exciting elephant adventure!

A great big grizzly is much different, from your ordinary teddy bear! Grizzlies are huge and hungry. With the help of full-color photographs and easy-to-read text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives of these big bears, and will discover what they like to eat and what they like to do in winter, when the weather gets cold. Accessible text gives early learners basic but fun facts about grizzlies while highlighting early life science concepts in an engaging way.

Hippos love to lie in the water, and they lounge for hours at a time! Through easy-to-read text and vivid full-color photographs, early readers will learn why these huge animals love to lounge, as well as why they hunt at night, and just how much food can fill their big bellies! Accessible text offers facts that highlight early life science concepts for beginning readers, and makes learning about these great big animals fun and educational. A picture glossary reinforces vocabulary with colorful photographs to further, enhance reading comprehension.

Bison are huge animals, but that doesn't mean they are slow! Some bison run up to 40 miles per hour, and with sharp horns on their head they can be dangerous, too. Filled with full-color photographs and accessible text, early readers will be fascinated by the lives and habits of a bison herd. Facts and figures will captivate even the most reluctant of readers, as they discover where bison live, what they eat, and the special term for a female bison in this exciting book. • High-interest topic engages young readers • Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension • Reading level supports beginning readers • Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills • Comprehendible index guides readers through each book