At one time, there may have been as many as 200 million bison in North America. These wooly icons of the western plains are popular topics for kids to read about, and this fun book explores all the questions they may ask, including: How fast can a bison run? What is a wallow? Why do bulls bellow? When are calves born? How big is a herd? And many more.

This book features beautiful color photos and illustrations of animals in their natural habitat....

Examines the physical features, processes, and many different species of plants and animals that make up the ecosystem of Alaska's North Slope....

Though penguins cannot fly like most other birds, they are experts at "flying" underwater, reaching depths of 1,500 feet and staying under water for as long as 18 minutes. These fascinating animals are explored with easy-to-read text and great photos.

This book is packed with fun facts and even includes an index and a list of internet sites that kids can use to find more penguin-related information....

THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. Learn the history of the bison and their remarkable return to prominence on our prairie landscape....

Everything Bird is the newest addition to our popular Kids' FAQs series. The question and answer format packed with photos and kid-appealing layout has made this series stand out from the pack. In addition to providing basic information like habitat, diet, life cycle and history, these books delve into the more unusual questions like Why are vultures so ugly? Perfect for the budding birdwatcher or simply curious kids, this book includes 29 questions from kids with answers including information on more than 60 different types of birds. Includes information on how to get more birds to your yard, but also cautions against interfering with birds in the wild....

Though penguins cannot fly like most other birds, they are experts at "flying" underwater, reaching depths of 1,500 feet and staying under water for as long as 18 minutes. These fascinating animals are explored with easy-to-read text and great photos.

This book is packed with fun facts and even includes an index and a list of internet sites that kids can use to find more penguin-related information....