"A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of bats, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these flying mammals"--

"Explore the deepest regions of the world's oceans and learn about the life forms that dwell there. First-person accounts from scientists answer important questions about deep-sea animals and hydrothermal vents"--

"Body swoops low ... Thin wings flap ... Meet the bat! Brimming with vivid photos and scientific facts, Bats treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive profile of this marvelous flying mammal. Translated into North American Spanish, it covers zoology topics such as anatomy, diet, habitat, and life cycle, as well as species conservation efforts and the animal's relationship with humans throughout history. Sidebars, a...

"A look at alligators, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their scaly skin, behaviors, relationships with humans, and threatened status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A countdown of five of the most dangerous snake encounters provides thrills as readers learn about the biological, social, and hunting characteristics of these slithering predators"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Sea Lions treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous marine mammal. Includes sidebars, an ocean range map, a glossary, and an ancient Ainu tale about the sea lion."--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Zebras treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous horse-like African mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and a zebra myth from Botswana"--

"A look at kangaroos, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as the females' pouches, behaviors, relationships with humans, and valued status in the world today"--Provided by publisher.

"A look at rays, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flat, flexible skeletons, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their wide range of hunting tactics in the world today"--

"Brimming with photos and scientific facts, Pandas treats middle-grade researchers and wild animal lovers to a comprehensive zoological profile of this marvelous Asian mammal. Includes sidebars, a range map, a glossary, and an ancient Chinese folk tale about the bear."--