Describes different habitats and the animals that live there.

“I absolutely love this book.” — Jane Goodall From the New York Times-bestselling author of The Hidden Life of Trees and The Inner Life of Animals comes a book for kids ages 8-12 about animals at home and around the world. Get ready to become an animal expert! Perfect for STEM learning and outdoor education. Have you ever wondered …. Are worms afraid of the rain? Do fish use farts to communicate? Why do elephants stomp their feet? Do animals dream? What do they dream about? Do animals get scared, feel happy, or become excited like we do? In this highly visual, fun, and interactive book, kids will get to know all sorts of animals, from birds and caterpillars in their own backyard, to grizzly bears in chilly Alaska, to puffer fish in the waters of Australia. Through a mix of activities, facts, stories, and pictures, kids will learn: How to spot animal homes and follow their movements How our actions impact animals and their ability to survive and thrive in nature About some of the wildest and most interesting creatures on Earth This wonderful introduction to the animal kingdom features playful questions, fun quizzes, and activities that will help kids study animals in their own backyards—and make the world a better place for them.

Examines the different places that animals live, from rabbit burrows to hermit crab shells.--

Presents an overview of the characteristic behavior, habits, and survival skills of various types of animals around the world.

As informative as it is lovely, Homes in the Wild is an adorable nonfiction picture book from author/illustrator Lita Judge that shows that wild creatures—from beavers to bobcats, and sloths to squirrels—aren't so different from us after all. Just like us, every baby animal has a home. Some live in complex burrows deep underground, others in simple nests high in the treetops. But all homes, regardless of where they are or how they're built, serve the same purpose: providing shelter where a baby can eat, sleep, learn, and stay safe while growing up. Animal lovers will delight in this gorgeously illustrated peek inside the homes—from burrows deep underground to nests high in the trees—where baby animals live and grow. A 2020 NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book for Students K-12

Readers will enjoy learning about marine life as they explore engaging text covering common science curriculum areas, such as ocean habitats and ecology. Where do marine animals catch and kill their prey? How do they stay safe and avoid predators? What animals have ventured to the deepest depths of the sea? Questions such as these are answered in the main text, which is accompanied by bold, full-color photographs. This is sure to be an educational and entertaining adventure for readers into the lives of animals in the ocean.

Simple text explains the varied ways in which such animals as beavers, hummingbirds, termites, and bald eagles build their homes.