"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of pandas, some of Earth's smallest bears. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why pandas have black-and-white fur"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of sloths, the slow-moving, tree-dwelling mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why sloths do not build nests.

"A basic survey of "The Empire State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Niagara Falls"--Provided by publisher

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of crabs, the widespread shelled crustaceans. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why crabs look as though they are headless"--

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks."--

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second largest North American deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how elk cam to live in the mountains.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of llamas, the long necked mammals native to South America's Andes Mountains. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how llamas came to be.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of penguins, a family of flightless birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why emperor penguins are so big"--Provided by publisher.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of lions, describing the roaring big carts' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures are known as the king of the animals."--