Presents an introduction to elephants, describing their different types, habitat, herd behavior, how they communicate using sound, touch, and bodily movement, and the dangers they face from illegal poaching.

Life in the Southern Hemisphere is bitterly cold for most penguins, but they dont seem to mind. Most penguins live in large colonies on the coast of Antarctica or on nearby islands. Readers explore penguin colonies for themselves, learning fun facts about these beautiful birds with the help of accessible text. Readers learn how penguin families work together to feed their young and keep them warm. A helpful graphic organizer aids in reader understanding....

Discusses animals that live in groups and their behaviors.

Dolphins are one of Earths smartest and friendliest wild animals. They live together in groups called pods, which can include just two dolphins or hundreds of them. Readers discover what life in a pod is like through fun facts. Dolphins form friendships that last for a lifetime, and readers see bright photographs of dolphins in the water among their friends. Accessible text, colorful photographs, and an eye-catching graphic organizer guide readers...

"Lions are called 'king of beasts.' But a pride is made of mainly females. These mighty beasts hunt and bring back food for the whole pride. The group also depends on the females to care for young. Take a close look at African lions and the important roles lionesses play to ensure a pride's survival" --

"A party of jays, a parade of elephants, a stench of skunks, and so many more make up this delightfully funny and informative picture book about animal group names! Packed with vibrant art, young readers will not only learn what we call certain groups of animals, but it will tickle them with literal images. That party of jays? Those birds have party hats and streamers galore!"--

Discusses six animals that periodically form groups, including a swarm of bees, colony of ants, and kettle of hawks.

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how and why lions live together in groups called prides. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the animal's habitat, diet, behaviors, appearance, and social structure. A Take a Look! infographic aids understanding, sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery....

Teaches how and why kangaroos live together in groups called mobs.