This clever picture book introduces the concept of animal characteristics by highlighting how there can be both differences and similarities within a group. For example, the zebra gallops, the bumblebee flies, the lemur leaps and the tiger prowls --- But look closer now ... We all have STRIPES! And so it goes. Again and again, readers will be surprised to find that a group of four seemingly different animals all have one trait in common --- whiskers, horns, shells and the like --- for a total of thirteen traits in all. Observant children will notice that one of the animals from each group also appears on the following spread with three new animals that have a different characteristic in common. Finally, all forty of the featured animals are shown together, and readers are asked to search for those with specific characteristics not already covered in the book --- for example, those with spots, those who live in the ocean or those with six or more legs. Author Heather Tekavec has discovered a fun and interactive approach to helping young children begin to explore the ways animals are classified. Pippa Curnick's playful and engaging illustrations of the animals in their habitats are all scientifically accurate, keeping the experience both enjoyable and informative. The searching activity also works to enhance visual literacy. With a detailed glossary included, this is an ideal book for introducing early lessons on the characteristics of living things and for starting discussions on the ways all creatures are like and unlike one another.

Discover the hidden magic of the Everglades in this fascinating and beautiful exploration of the wetland habitat from the New York Times bestselling author and award-winning illustrator of the beloved Over and Under series!

Part of the acclaimed nature book series that includes Over and Under the Pond, Over and Under the Rainforest, and Over and Under the Snow, this volume takes readers on a journey into the magical and mysterious reaches of Florida's Everglades National Park.

Over the swamp, the barred owl hoots, and the great egret swoops down on snowy wings. The slow mazes of waterways are quiet with the shush of reeds and grasses. But under the swamp's soft shadows, there's a whole hidden world of panthers and orchids, red-bellied turtles and raccoons, lurking alligators and singing frogs. This beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book reveals all the fascinating creatures living just out of sight in the branches and depths over and under the wetland.

ENCHANTING AND EDUCATIONAL: A charming story and dazzling illustrations invite readers of all ages to explore and learn about the Everglades, with swamps full of plants and animals that are as intriguing as they are lovely to see--and full of secrets to fire up young readers' curiosity!

NATIONAL LANDMARK AND WORLD HERITAGE SITE: Wetlands are precious landscapes all over the world, but the Everglades are special. They combine several distinct habitats, house an extraordinary variety of animals, and comprise the largest subtropical wilderness in North America. They are home to rare and endangered creatures, including some animals (like the Florida panther, West Indian manatee, and wood stork) that live ONLY in the Everglades.

GREAT SET OF NATURE BOOKS FOR KIDS: Acclaimed author and artist Kate Messner and Christopher Silas Neal have made dozens of beloved and critically acclaimed books. The entire Over and Under series--including Snow, Garden, Pond, Rainforest, Canyon, Waves, and more to come--is a joy to read and a wonderful addition to any classroom or home library.

Perfect for:

• Fans of the Over and Under series
• Parents, grandparents, and caregivers looking for a book about nature to share with kids
• Teachers, educators, and librarians seeking beautiful nonfiction books with STEM content
• Anyone seeking a distinctive gift for an animal- or nature-loving child

Children will love the photos of the exotic baby animals that live in rain forests around the world, such as tigers, monkeys, lemurs, elephants, and sloths. Young readers will also learn about the different kinds of rain forests and discover what life is like for baby animals in both wet and dry seasons.

Say hello to a sloth, and learn all about this incredible endangered species--and why they need protecting--in this clever, funny, and informative nonfiction picture book, illustrated by a Caldecott Honoree.

Wild, fun, and truly eye-opening, Meet the Wild Things gets us up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures. With this series, Hayley and John Rocco are doing more than entertaining our kids--they're inspiring them to care about the future of our planet. --Brad Meltzer, bestselling author of the Ordinary People Change the World series

Did you know sloths only poop once a week?

Or that they can fall up to 100 feet without getting hurt?

They have hundreds of bugs living on them, including a species of moths that only lives on sloths!

And they move so slowly that algae grows on their fur, which--far from being gross--can actually help sloths by camouflaging them from predators.

Chock-full of amazing, kid-friendly facts and inviting artwork from the #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator of Blackout, the Meet the Wild Things series introduces young readers to endangered animals from around the globe, told from the points of view of the animals themselves.

Learn from home and explore the world with these fun and easy board books!

This bright and exciting Hello, World! board book teaches toddlers all about the amazing world of a rainforest--with easy-to-understand facts about the incredible animals who make their home there.

Hello, World! is a series designed to introduce first nonfiction concepts to babies and toddlers. Told in clear and easy terms (Croak! What's that sound? It's the red-eyed tree frog.) and featuring bright, cheerful illustrations, Hello, World! makes learning fun for young children. And each page offers helpful prompts for engaging with your child. It's a perfect way to bring science and nature into the busy world of a toddler, where learning never stops.

Look for all the books in the Hello, World! series:
- Solar System
- Weather
- Backyard Bugs
- Birds
- Dinosaurs
- My Body
- How Do Apples Grow?
- Ocean Life
- Moon Landing
- Pets
- Arctic Animals
- Construction Site
- Rainforest Animals
- Planet Earth
- Reptiles
- Cars and Trucks
- Music
- Baby Animals
- On the Farm
- Garden Time
- Planes and Other Flying Machines
- Rocks and Minerals
- Snow
- Let's Go Camping
- School Day
- Baking
- From Seed to Pumpkin

Come along on an adventure through the rain forest. Along the way, you'll meet new friends big and small, see amazing sights, and learn all about the creatures that make their home in the rain forest. Told in simple yet lively text built with sight words and using picture icons to aid reading, National Geographic Pre-readers will enchant kids just beginning their journey with books.

Come on an exciting adventure into the heart of the jungle!

Lift the flaps to reveal playful clues and then guess which animal is hiding behind them. Get ready for a journey filled with surprises and giggles! Can you guess who's waiting to say hello?

If you could have any animal's tongue, whose would you choose?

What if you woke up one morning and your tongue wasn't yours? What If You Had an Animal Tongue ? -- the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series -- explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw an animal's tongue instead of your own From a Komodo dragon's split, yellow tongue (which can detect food from five miles away) to a woodpecker's long, thorny tongue (used to dig into trees for food), discover what it would be like if you had these special tongues -- and find out why your tongue is just the right one for you

Are you ready for a perilous adventure to discover how YOU measure up against some of the world's highly venomous and extremely ferocious animals?

Keep an eye out for danger ... in the air, on the ground, and in the ocean!

Explore the Costa Rican rainforest with Destiny, a rescued orphan baby sloth who must learn to return to the wild, in this heartwarming true story from Newbery Honor winner Margarita Engle.

Destiny must learn to be strong and confident after she loses the use of one of her eyes. Without her mother to protect her or teach her, Destiny is found and taken to a rescue center in Costa Rica. The little sloth soon befriends other orphaned sloths. Her poor eyesight, however, makes it hard for her to keep her balance. Eventually Destiny begins to use all of her senses to explore the world around her. But can she learn to climb? Can she master the other skills she needs to survive on her own? And will Destiny be brave enough to return to her wild, forest home?

Join award-winning author Margarita Engle and photographer Sam Trull as they introduce you to the world of sloths in this inspiring story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself.

For more true animal stories of rescue, friendship, and facing challenges, check out these National Geographic Kids picture books:

• Little Larry Goes to School
• A Leap for Legadema
• Natumi Takes the Lead
• A Friend for Lakota
• Jimmy the Joey

Do YOU see ME on a SAFARI? Do you see a lion, a crocodile or perhaps a hyena? Come along for a safari adventure, you will be amazed at what you will discover along the way. Keep your eyes and ears open and ready to spot fascinating animals that make their home in Africa. Like working on a puzzle, you can piece the clues together to solve the riddles. Filled with fun facts, vocabulary words and questions to help further discussions with your child. Beautifully vibrant illustrations throughout. This engaging book is ideal for prereaders and early readers

Many find sloths cute, while some find them just plain bizarre. In The Upside-Down Book of Sloths, Elizabeth Shreeve uncovers their less-well-known evolutionary history and how they became the beloved--and unique--creatures of today. She pairs and compares the six extant modern species, like the pygmy sloth, the brown-throated sloth, and the ai, with their prehistoric counterparts, such as Thalassocnus, the tough seafaring sloth; Paramylodon, which had armor-like skin and walked on the sides of its feet; and Megatherium, which could weigh up to 8,000 pounds. She even reveals how modern sloths have adapted to hang upside down, how they learned to swim, and even how they poop!

As entertaining as it is educational, The Upside-Down Book of Sloths offers a brilliant deep dive into sloths, their evolution, and their connections to our planet's natural history--and future.

Take a journey around the world to discover the oddest, strangest, most unusual animals on the planet in this newest addition to the best-selling Wonderful World of Animals series! *Surprising photos and weird facts for kids ages 5-12*

From snub-nosed monkeys to gharials and babirusas to warty frogfishes- this book is brimming with fascinating full-color photos of some of the world's most curious creatures. This surprising collection showcases many unusual and strange species such as giant isopods, dugongs, maned wolves, and jabirus!

The Weirdest Animals of the World Book for Kids is a standout picture book to educate and delight boys and girls who enjoy animals of all kinds. Whether they swim in the sea, leap through the trees, scurry on the ground, or soar in the sky, strange and special creatures can be found everywhere!

Learn bizarre facts such as:

• The blue blood of horseshoe crabs is used to make medicines and vaccines
• Ocean sunfishes cannot close their mouths
• Golden tortoise beetles use their poop to make shields
• And so much more...

Don't miss out on this wonderful book for curious kids ages 5-12, animal lovers, and future veterinarians! It is the perfect gift for children for birthdays, Christmas, or other holiday celebrations. BUY NOW!

Each time you move one of the sliders in this unique novelty book, a jungle animal springs into view and makes a fun sound. But there's more! Move the same slider back again, and you'll see and hear a completely different animal. Babies and toddlers will love moving the sliders back and forth to enjoy all the jungle animals in this delightfully illustrated book - the first in an exciting new series.

Some species have to hunt to eat, and the different ways that animals hunt and fish for their food are absolutely fascinating! From animals that need to chase their prey, to others that deceive, pretend, poison, and even hypnotise their victims... Welcome to an incredible world in which putting food on your plate is an art--whether it's eat, or be eaten!

Meet orangutans, leopards, crocodiles and more as you journey through the jungle. The sturdy pages are uniquely shaped and great for curious little hands to explore. The layering of the pages gives a hint of what is to come, keeping young readers engaged as they guess which animals they might see when they turn each page.

Turn the page to make jaguars leap, crocodiles snap, eels slither, and the m a jesty and beauty of the rainforest come to life in this intricate pop-up book from New York Times bestselling author and master paper engineer Matthew Reinhart.

Discover what's hiding under the thick forest canopy in Rainforest Predators: A Wild World Pop-Up! This deluxe pop-up book features five of the largest tropical and temperate rainforests in the world and the unique animals and plants that call them home. From the Amazon to the Congo Basin, paper engineer extraordinaire Matthew Reinhart builds heart-stopping scenes including an endangered Amazonian jaguar leaping right at you, a tree growing at the turn of a page, and more interactive moments that showcase the beauty and wildness of rainforests. With stunning artwork and scientifically accurate descriptions of each forest, animal, and plant, this pop-up will delight nature lovers the world over!

DOZENS OF DETAILED POPS: Fierce creatures leap off the page in intricate and elaborate pop-up scenes

20+ FASCINATING CREATURES: See and learn about the endangered animals unique to each rainforest

STUNNING ILLUSTRATIONS: Beautiful artwork depicts creatures and habitats

FOR EXPLORERS OF ALL AGES: Kids and adults alike can travel deep into the world's largest rainforests. Fascinating and fun from cover to cover, this attention-grabbing offering will captivate readers and keep them coming back for more

MASTER PAPER ENGINEER: Created by Matthew Reinhart, one of the most honored and bestselling pop-up book paper engineers in the world

Have you ever wondered WHY rainforest animals do the things they do?

Learn fun facts about some of your favorite rainforest animals including brown-throated three-toed sloths, capybaras, mountain gorillas, Draco lizards, okapis, and scarlet macaws in this simple yet informative introduction to nonfiction.

Readers will learn the answers behind:
- Why do brown-throated three-toed sloths move so slowly?

- Why do capybaras like to swim?

- Why do mountain gorillas live in groups?

- Why do Draco lizards have flat bodies?

- Why do okapis look so funny?

- Why do scarlet macaws have such colorful feathers?

About the Why Do series: Introduce early learners to nonfiction with this layered series full of fun and learning. Each book explores a STEM topic by answering questions kids want to know! The whimsical pages of these books feature the why do questions and silly answers and illustrations before revealing the true answers. Vocabulary words and simple activities are scattered throughout to add to the fun. Plus additional facts and photos of the featured animals can be found in the back pages to enhance the readers knowledge of each animal!

With over 250 species inhabiting our planet, this book explores the many different types of monkeys from the smallest Pygmy Marmoset to the largest Mandrill, and provides all the facts you wanted to know and more. Discover where monkeys come from, how they swing from tree to tree, and why they fight and play with each other. After reading this beautifully illustrated book, you'll soon be raving mad about monkeys!

Come and explore the jungle in this awesome book with two-way sequins on the cover. Discover which animals live in family groups, and who has a bone in their tongue!With cool animal photographs, wild facts, and humorous text throughout, little ones will love learning all about these amazing creatures.JUNGLE-THEMED BOOK WITH TWO-WAY SEQUIN COVER