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Al igual que las familias de los humanos, las familias de los animales tienen diferentes formas y tamaños. Muchos padres animales en la naturaleza tienen roles inusuales y generosos en la crianza de sus hijos. Mientras que algunos padres animales puede que nunca conozcan a sus descendientes, hay algunos que protegen y dan cobijo a sus pequeños. Otros alimentan o enseñan a sus hijos. Aprendamos más sobre cada uno de estos padres salvajes y sus tareas esenciales.

At one time, red wolves roamed the US from southern New York to as far south as Florida and as far west as Texas. But as European settlers moved in, these wolves began losing their home range and were hunted as a threat. Red wolves became so rare by 1973 that they were given protection under the US Endangered Species Act. Then scientists came up with a daring plan: round up all remaining red wolves, launch a captive breeding program, and once the captive population was large enough, release red wolves to roam free in protected areas.

If you think poems about nature are all pretty flowers and rainbow sunsets, this book is not for you. If you can’t handle giant whale farts, turn back right now. If you don’t want to know how lobsters pee, do not read one word further. Seriously, if you open this book, you’re going to find out the disgusting truth about where honey comes from!

Interested in animals and want to learn more or test your expertise? Then Trivia On The Go! Animal Kingdom Edition is perfect for you! For kids or adults, this book will test your knowledge with 50 multiple-choice questions and deliver an accompanying fact for each question.

Maude scoops a jellyfish out of the water and embarks on more than a year of observation of the animal, accomplishing something countless other scientists were unable to do: trace the life cycle of a jellyfish and understand the creature’s metamorphosis from larva to adult. Maude’s story must be told. Her painstaking observations of a compass jellyfish in 1899-1900 laid the foundation for research still ongoing today.

What is a keystone species, and why does it matter? Some animals do more than just survive—they hold entire ecosystems together! From wolves shaping forests to beavers building wetlands and bees pollinating the plants that feed us, these incredible creatures help keep nature in balance. But what happens when they disappear? Why are some species more important than others? How do wolves change rivers? What would happen if bees vanished? Can humans become a keystone species too? The Big Questions: What Is a Keystone Species?

Explora el rol crucial de los árboles marchitos o en proceso de secado, conocidos como troncones, en los ecosistemas forestales. A través de una narrativa atractiva y fotografías vívidas, este libro explica como los troncones proporcionan hábitats para una variedad de animales, incluyendo aves, mamíferos, reptiles e insectos. Detalla las diferentes formas en las que los animales usan troncones para anidar, refugiarse, alimentarse y encaramarse.

Get ready to WOW your kids with the wackiest, weirdest, and wildest animal facts they’ve ever heard! Did you know that octopuses have three hearts? Or that some frogs can freeze solid and come back to life? Packed with 100 mind-blowing facts, Did You Know? 100 Crazy Facts for Kids About Animals is the ultimate fun-filled book for curious minds who love nature, animals, and jaw-dropping surprises.

Have you ever heard of a mammal that lays eggs? What about a mammal that can give birth to 50 babies at once? Young listeners learn all about echidnas, Tasmanian devils, and other mammals with unusual life cycles.

Honey bees are among the world’s most important insects. They help pollinate many of the crops we depend on for food. Without them, the global food supply would be in great danger. In 1998, beekeepers in Europe made a shocking discovery—almost all of the honey bees had disappeared from their hives. Several years later, beekeepers in the United States found that many of their honey bees had vanished too. Scientists called this disappearance colony collapse disorder (CCD), and at first, no one knew why it was happening.

Did you know that a narwhal is a type of whale? Engaging text brings these interesting animals to the surface.

Arctic foxes are busy little creatures. Leveled text helps support learning about these active animals.

There are many different kinds of penguins, but they all protect their eggs the same way. Leveled text helps young listeners learn about these birds.

Reindeer are a type of deer, and they are also called caribou. Leveled text helps listeners learn more fun facts about these well-known creatures.

Orca whales swim a lot during their day, so it's normal for them to encounter many things. Leveled text brings these animals to life.

Snowy owls are beautiful creatures with many neat features and traits. Leveled text gives listeners an up-close look at these polar birds.

Polar bears know how to survive in their polar environments. Leveled text helps young listeners learn about how these bears live in the cold.

Harp seals can have many different traits. For example, they can be white or gray. Engaging text helps listeners learn about seal features.

Animals survive in the wild against predators. Many animals, like the salamander, can regenerate limbs–arms, tails, toes, and hearts! Can you guess how long it takes the salamander to grow a new limb? Learn about other animals like the octopus with this same protection. Not all animals have cells that can regenerate limbs for their survival. What do you do if you find an injured animal?

The Elly award goes to the animal with the best nose! Learn about different animals’ noses and how their noses help them to survive in different ways.