An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural habitat, relationship to humans, and future of the tiger, one of the largest meat-eating animals in the world

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, natural habitat, and relationship to humans of the marsupial that looks like a teddy bear

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and life cycle of snails and slugs.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and behavior of butterflies

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of marmots, commonly called woodchucks.

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural environment, and future prospects of the North American wolf

An introduction to the physical characteristics, habits, natural habitat, relationship to humans, and future of the lion, often called "The King of Beasts."

Examines the arctic tundra as an ecological niche and describes the plant and animal life supported there

At top speed, an ornate box turtle can cross the length of a football field in about 7 minutes. While not a blazing pace, it's faster than the eastern box turtle, which clocks in at 20 minutes. It's a good thing these reptiles don't have to outrun predators. Instead, they have amazing shells for protection. Unlike other turtles, box turtles can close thir shells completely to keep predators out. Check out this book for more about box turtles

Discusses the habits, bodies, and different kinds of reptiles and their relationships with people.