"This heartwarming, lullaby-like nonfiction picture book combines animal facts with a comforting message of love and belonging. With back matter about ways animals show love included, this sweet book is perfect for homes, schools, and libraries!"--

Describes the life of Fiona, a baby hippopotamus who was born prematurely and raised by humans at the Cincinnati Zoo, and details how the hippo became a worldwide Internet sensation. Includes general information about hippos as a species.

"All animals need food, water and shelter. But modern science also tells us that animals experience a wide range of emotions - from fear and anxiety to friendship and happiness. So how can we provide for the social and emotional well-being of animals tool? What Animals Want uses the Five Freedoms to help us thing about how we can improve the lives of animals around us. Because, from pets and farm animals to exotic and wild animals, all creatures...

"Young readers explore the zoo with their Sesame Street friends to learn about animals, their habitats, and more. Readers also learn how to make a bird feeder from a milk carton"--

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce young readers to animals that fly and birds that do not, including bats, penguins, kiwi birds, flying lemurs, and others.

Did you know that some animals giggle and play just like us? Or that certain animals build their homes, stockpile their food, and use tools? You'll learn about the things that humans and animals have in common; from team work, exercise and self-care to dancing and getting into trouble. Visiting underground burrows and grassy savannahs, watery realms and towering tree tops, this book will take you around the world on a journey of discovery.

Readers will learn all about the American pit bull terrier's unique characteristics and needs with the help of author Linda Bozzo and the American Canine Association. Simple, informative text and full-color photos will show readers what to feed their pit bull, how to groom it, and how to keep it healthy through exercise and play. Also included are a Note to Parents that stresses the importance of spaying or neutering and microchipping pets, a Words...

"Provides comprehensive information on how animals feel by citing examples of emotional understanding and providing examples of animal altruism"--Provided by publisher.

"An estimated 70 million feral cats live in the United States alone-decimating bird populations and threatening public health. This informative book investigates the growing populations of "obligates"-abandoned pets, now wild and producing feral offspring, and introduced animals that live in urban and urban fringe areas. An examination reveals the impact these animals are having on resources, space, and native species. Additional content focuses on...

"A photo-illustrated book for elementary readers about the many kinds of sea cucumbers, including sea apples. Readers learn about their ocean habitat, feeding habits, their role in keeping the sea clean, and modes of survival. Includes fun facts, table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"--