Hammerhead Sharks (Nature's Children)

All it takes is one look at a hammerhead shark to see how these powerful hunters got their name. With their distinctive hammer- or shovel-shaped heads, hammerheads stand apart from other sharks. Readers will find out how hammerheads hunt for food, socialize, and look for mates. They will also learn why hammerheads stay on the move constantly, why they are such good swimmers, and how they can sense small vibrations and electrical signals in the ocean. The complex text in this title allows readers to determine main ideas and explain how they are supported by key details. The grade-appropriate context helps readers determine the meaning of domain-specific words as well.

Children's Books

Franchino, Vicky

Animals

Childrens Pr

Tarantulas (Nature's Children)

Tarantulas have a reputation for being frightening and dangerous. Readers will learn the truth about these mostly harmless arachnids, discovering how tarantulas hunt for food, where they live, and how their bodies and unique abilities help them to survive in the wild.

An introduction to gorillas describes their physical and behavioral characteristics, habitat, diet, intelligence, relationship to humans, and status as an endangered species.

Gorillas (Nature's Children)

Children's Press

Sea Turtles (Nature's Children)

For over 200 million years, sea turtles have swum throughout Earths oceans. Rarely leaving their watery homes, these incredible reptiles have long fascinated people. Readers will discover how sea turtles crawl onto beaches to lay their eggs, why they are so graceful underwater but sluggish on land, and how their shells help protect them from harm. They will also learn why sea turtles need help from humans to survive into the future.

Provides information about tarantulas, including anatomy, behavior, and ancestry.

Did you know that scorpions are some of the oldest animals on Earth? With their dangerous-looking claws and poison-tipped tails, scorpions are an intimidating sight for many people. Readers will discover how these interesting arachnids hunt prey and fight off predators. They will also find out how scorpions reproduce, where they live, and what can happen when one of these fearsome animals meets a human.

Scorpions (Nature's Children) (Library Edition)

With their dangerous-looking claws and poison-tipped tails, scorpions are an intimidating sight for many people. Readers will discover how these interesting arachnids hunt prey and fight off predators. They will also find out how scorpions reproduce, where they live, and what can happen when one of these fearsome animals meets a human.

Scorpions (Nature's Children)

C. Press/F. Watts Trade

Spider Monkeys (Nature's Children)

With their long, skinny limbs and powerful prehensile tails, spider monkeys cut a distinctive figure as they swing high above the floor of the rainforest. Readers will learn all about these fascinating monkeys, from what they eat to how they socialize. They will also learn about the difference between various spider monkey species and find out how they are related to other primates.

Did you know that the Black Mamba is Africa's longest venomous snake? Named for the all-black coloring inside their mouths, black mambas are among the world's deadliest venomous snakes. Readers will find out exactly why these long, thin snakes are so dangerous, as well as how to avoid being bitten. They will also learn how mambas hunt prey, how they are related to other snakes, and where they make their homes.

Black Mambas (Nature's Children) (Nature's Children, Third Series)

"This book details the life and habits of black mambas"--

Black Mambas (Nature's Children)

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Hammerhead Sharks (Nature's Children)

Tarantulas (Nature's Children)

Gorillas (Nature's Children)

Sea Turtles (Nature's Children)

Tarantulas (Nature's Children)

Scorpions (Nature's Children) (Library Edition)

Scorpions (Nature's Children)

Spider Monkeys (Nature's Children)

Black Mambas (Nature's Children) (Nature's Children, Third Series)

Black Mambas (Nature's Children)