Answers questions about animals such as why animals eat each other, how long animals live, and what animals do at night.

"All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there's a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There's a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they're very gentle with their babies. There's a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of the world's deadliest and toothiest animals. Beware!"--...

Told in rhyming text, Brian tries to get his fellow piranhas to try his fruit and vegetable platter, but they all prefer meat--like those human feet dangling in the water.

"Tap, tap, tap. Frog thinks there's no one else in the forest, but you never know what's just around the corner ... A rollicking and hilarious soundscape adventure for the smallest of readers"--

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"Lyrical text and gorgeous illustrations plunge readers into an undersea exploration of the mysterious, accomplished octopus and its astonishing abilities."--

"Follow a magnificent polar bear through a fantastic world of snow and shockingly blue sea. Over the ice, through the water, past Arctic animals and even a human...where is he going?"--

"Good friends Otter and Beaver use water and sticks for very different purposes as they spend time together"--

"Readers [are invited to] look at the animals that fill the skies above their heads . . . Readers are then encouraged to take action themselves by turning, touching, and shaking the pages in addition to other fun activities that enhance this learning experience"--Provided by publisher.

"This lyrical, nonfiction text honors animals who live in solitude, in contrast to others who live in groups. Against a backdrop of the specific names of various animal tribes (a parade of elephants, a tower of giraffes, a dazzle of zebras), Stein shines a spotlight on those animals who go through life on their own. With nature at his back, Stein invites readers to draw strength and comfort from the behaviors of fellow mammals. Perfect for children...