"The African Penguin population is critically low, due to various factors including climate change. Scientists and volunteers with a South African organization are helping to rescue these endangered birds by rearing abandoned chicks."-- Despite South African government efforts to protect the penguin colonies and their ocean fish supply, young penguins still struggle to survive. Fuzzy chicks waiting for food in open nests may overheat in the sun or...

Describes the inner and outer workings of dinosaurs, discussing what has been learned about their anatomy, diet, and behavior from fossils.

Examines the various types of spiders in the world and describes these eight-legged creatures as they live and breed in their different habitats.

An introduction to the lives of lions that focuses on how they hunt and how they raise their cubs.

Explores the diverse world of bats while explaining the characteristics and behaviors of varieties ranging from the giant flying fox to the tiny bumblebee bat.

Introduces black widow spiders, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and hunting skills.

"If you could have any ocean animal's superpower, whose would you choose? If you could shapeshift like a giant Pacific octopus, you could squeeze through even the smallest gaps. If you could snap your claws like a coconut crab, you could slice through sheets of metal. An awesome book of ocean animal superpowers!"--

Sandra Markle presents up-to-date research about spiders and up-close photographs of baby spiders as they begin life and grow into adults.

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, diet, life cycle, and defenses of luna moths.