This is the story of how, one by one, a man found himself a family. Almost nowhere in fiction is there a stranger, dearer, or funnier family -- and the life that the members of The Animal Familylive together, there in the wilderness beside the sea, is as extraordinary and as enchanting as the family itself.

A beautifully illustrated book for children about the various social structures across the animal kingdom. In the animal kingdom, just like the human one, families come in all shapes and sizes. Meet some very different animal families and discover who does what. Throughout the pages of this beautifully illustrated book, you'll begin to see animals in a whole new light. Discover who's the boss, who takes care of the children, and who's in charge of getting dinner. Meet a different animal family on every page, learn about what it's like to live in the group, how they communicate with one another, and the names for the group, males, females, and young. From elephants and chimpanzees to wolves and bison-is there an animal family like your human family? And if you were an animal, which family would you choose?

Animals have families, too. They have a mom and a dad. Each family member has a role. Find out about animal families. Paired to the fiction title A Trip to Grandma’s House.

The books in the "Kids Want to Know" series showcase the lives, behaviors, and habitats of various animals and engage curious young readers with spectacular photography fron National Geographic. In "Animal Families" kids can see how animals work, play, and build shelters as a family. 29 color photos.