Most insects don't take care of their young, but some do -- in surprising ways. Some bugs clean up after their messy little ones, cater to their picky eaters, and yes -- hug their baby bugs. A fun and clever look at parenting in the insect world, perfect for backyard scientists and their own moms and dads.

"A historically large irruption of snowy owls during the winter of 2013-2014 brought them across the eastern US, and farther south than usual. Scientists used this opportunity to attach GPS tracking devices to some snowy owls to increase understanding of their winter behavior and migration."--

"In the newest addition to the ever-popular and authoritative nonfiction Scientists in the Field series, the team behindThe Frog Scientist take you on a research trip to New Caledonia in the Pacific Ocean to follow crows in aviaries and in the wild while answering many thought-provoking questions like: "Can a crow outsmart a scientist?" Remarkably engaging narrative nonfiction coupled with beautiful photographs, this is a trip you won't regret booking!"--...

Learn about some animals with some outrageous adaptations.

"People aren't the only organisms that need to clean up! Grooming is an animal adaptation that helps species survive. In this engaging book, readers will learn about kinds of animals that groom each other and why. They'll learn how lions are the only big cats that live together and how grooming helps them bond. They'll also learn similar information about birds, primates, horses, and other creatures. Beautiful photographs of these animals grooming...

Introduces the two kinds of African elephant--savannah elephants and forest elephants--describing their physical features, habitat, life cycle, and behavior.

"Lions and bees and meerkats, oh my -- these are a few of the many animals that survive and thrive in groups. Discover how group members help each other face life's challenges. From finding food to raising young, some animals are just better off together."--Publisher.

"Learn where creatures such as a gorilla, elephant, kangaroo, and giraffe sleep at night in informational verse"--

"Readers will learn what fish are, some of the different kinds, and all about their shared characteristics. Title is filled with cool, full-bleed photographs of the animals and simple sentences. This title is written at a Level 1, specifically for beginning readers" --Amazon.com.

Have you ever wondered what your cat does when you're not around? Well, meet Henry--he's going to tell you! Henry has been left to wander the house and he's in the mood for fun! From scratching to purring, napping to pouncing, you can find out just what wild things cats are up to when your family are all out!