Clever rhymes from Brian P. Cleary and comical illustrations from Martin Goneau explain the traits that all mammals have in common and help you determine which creatures belong in this hairy group.

An introduction to the strange mammals who ruled the earth after the dinosaurs.

"The last thing Badger wants is a roommate, and certainly not Skunk, but since the house does not belong to him he does not have a choice; and soon everything in Badger's quiet and ordered life studying rocks is turned upside down (and where on earth did all the chickens come from)--but after he drives Skunk and his chickens away, Badger starts to miss his roommate and sets out to find him and make amends."--

"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about mammals. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

"Readers will learn what mammals 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.

The Evolution of Mammals explores what we know about mammalian evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research. This title also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"In order to be classified as a mammal, animals must have fur or hair, be warm-blooded, and mothers must give birth to live young. In this specially formatted book, readers learn about this animal group as well as many example of mammal species. Full-color photographs illustrate interesting body adaptations of each animal, first in close-up, along with facts about the animal that might clue readers in to what it is. The next pages reveal the whole...

Presents examples of miniature mammals, including the Fennec fox and pygmy hedgehog which are found in Africa and the Pudú which is found in South America.

Mammals are some of the fastest and slowest, largest and smallest, and most unique animals on Earth. Their bodies are built to survive in and master their environment. Readers will love reading about the super swimming dolphin, the super-sensing bat, and the super-slow sloth. They'll learn about the mechanics behind a skunks stink supply and a cheetah's record-breaking speed. This book is full of color photographs and fact boxes that bring these exotic...

"What did horses look like millions of years ago? How big were mammoths and mastodons? This book gives readers an in-depth look into the world of prehistoric mammals by investigating the remains they left behind. Readers will study colorful images of mammal fossils to learn about the size and shape of each animal, but also the behavior and lifestyle they may have lived. The text is paired with a fact-file design, complete with sidebars and diagrams,...