This title features the wild boar, peregrine falcon, Alpine salamander, grass snake, European eel, stag beetle, Alpine marmot, noctule bat, European eagle owl, and midwife toad.
The 7 continents of the world have their own history, climate, and natural biomes. Delve into a fun, fact-filled non-fiction book that explores the animals of the continent of Europe. Learn what countries make up the continent of Europe and fascinating information about 21 of the most interesting mammals, birds, insects, lizards, and ocean creatures. See full-color photos of the animals, most in their natural habitat. Also included is a list for further reading, websites to explore, a glossary and an index.
Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of North America, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.
This title features the great white shark, killer whale, giant squid, sailfish, blue-ringed octopus, giant clam, deep-sea angler fish, Japanese spider crab, cone shell, and horseshoe crab.
Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of Australia, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.
Profiles ten animals who have adapted to the unique climate and environment of Asia, with information on each animal's habitat, adaptations, behavior, and distribution.
Introduces the physical characteristics, habitat, and behaviors of some of the unusual animals that make their home in the world's polar regions, including such creatures as the musk ox, Weddell seal, emperor penguin, blue whale, and wandering albatross.
An indispensable color-illustrated field guide to the tracks and signs of Europe's animals and birds This beautifully illustrated field guide enables you to easily identify the tracks and signs left by a wide variety of mammal and bird species found in Britain and Europe, covering behaviors ranging from hunting, foraging, and feeding to courtship, breeding, and nesting. Introductory chapters offer detailed drawings of footprints and tracks of large and small mammals, which are followed by sections on mammal scat, bird droppings, and the feeding signs of animals on food sources such as nuts, cones, and rose hips. The book then describes specific mammal species, providing information on size, distribution, behavior, habitat, and similar species, as well as more specific detail on tracks and scat. Distribution maps are also included. This indispensable field guide covers 175 species of mammals and birds, and features a wealth of stunning color photos and artwork throughout. Helps you easily identify the tracks and signs of a variety of mammals and birds Covers 175 species Illustrated throughout with photos, drawings, and artwork Includes informative descriptions of mammal species along with distribution maps