These days, you can find Canada geese in huge flocks on lawns and even in parking lots. The Canada Goose explores the life cycle of this bird, showing how human activity and climate changes have affected migration patterns and given geese good reasons to live right in our backyards.
These days, you can find Canada geese in huge flocks on lawns and even in parking lots. The Canada Goose explores the life cycle of this bird, showing...
The coyote has long been seen as both a daring trickster and a dangerous pest. Although revered by Native American cultures, coyotes have often been hunted to ensure the safety of farm animals and poets. Despite government bounty programs, the creatures have survived and even enlarged their territory. Follow the pawprints of the clever "little wolf" with this lively new nature guide.
The coyote has long been seen as both a daring trickster and a dangerous pest. Although revered by Native American cultures, coyotes have often been h...
To many people, there's something a bit scary about a big black crow or a raven, which is the largest member of the crow family. Crows and Ravens shows that these birds aren't so frightening after all. Investigate the world of these lively birds--how they find food, build nests, and raise families while struggling to stay alive in a changing world.
To many people, there's something a bit scary about a big black crow or a raven, which is the largest member of the crow family. Crows and Ravens show...
Because squirrels can be seen almost every where, people may not give them much thought, but they are a fascinating part of North American wildlife. Squirrels have learned to live in close contact with humans, and some even depend on humans for the food they need to survive. The Squirrel shows how they have learned to adapt to and thrive in a changing environment.
Because squirrels can be seen almost every where, people may not give them much thought, but they are a fascinating part of North American wildlife. S...
For many people, just the word "bat" sends a chill up their spines. Some people believe bats attack humans in the night, sucking their blood. Others think of bats as flying mice--disease-carrying pests. The Bat explains the many myths surrounding bats and reveals how helpful and interesting these creatures really are.
For many people, just the word "bat" sends a chill up their spines. Some people believe bats attack humans in the night, sucking their blood. Others t...
This special volume covers not only North American animals, but the origin of all animals. Until the mid-19th century, most people believed all animals had always looked and acted exactly the same way from the moment they first appeared on Earth. When Charles Darwin published The Origin of Species in 1859, he turned that belief upside down, suggesting that animals change over time in response to changes in their environment. Learn why his theory of evolution changed science forever, and why the controversy continues today.
This special volume covers not only North American animals, but the origin of all animals. Until the mid-19th century, most people believed all animal...
