Frighteningly talented hunters, tigers are swift and merciless when pursuing their prey. Learn about different types of tigers, their habitat, and their often rocky history with human beings. Find out how these often misunderstood mammals face an uncertain future and how conservation programs are critical to their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers...

Equipped to survive the frigid arctic tundra, polar bears are powerful swimmers and agile hunters. Learn about the lives of these incredible mammals and how they manage to stay at the top of the food chain in their wintry habitat. Discover how threats such as global warming and oil spills pose a danger to them, and find out the role people play in enabling their survival. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics...

As individual as human beings, baboons have amazingly different personalities and appearances. Traveling in troops, they are frequently studied by scientists and reviled by farmers who consider them a threat to their crops. Young readers receive a broad overview of how these monkeys live, their place in the animal kingdom, and the role human beings play in ensuring their continued survival in the wild. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating...

A keystone species of the kelp forest, sea otters are also the smallest marine mammals. Famous for their playful personalities and expert swimming abilities, they are one of the few animals that are known to use tools. Learn about various threats to the sea otter population and important steps being taken to assist in their recovery. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals...

A fact-filled look at one of Earth's most feared hunters--the lion. Learn about their habitats, their social structures, and even conservation efforts inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures' continued...

Long known as 'giants of the deep,' Earth's whales are much more than just big swimming mammals. Learn about various species' physical characteristics, eating habits, and even social structures in this fact-packed book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the...

Zebras are so much more than horses with stripes! Follow along as a herd migrates in search of food--learning lots of zebra facts along the way. From physical characteristics and behaviors to stallion-led social structures, discover lots of information on these interesting animals inside. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's...

From the frozen Arctic to the steamiest forest, foxes can adapt to just about any environment. Discover more about these clever nocturnal canines in this informative book. The World of Mammals reveals the fascinating physical and behavioral characteristics of a diverse sampling of animals and offers a detailed account of each animal's habitat and natural history. This series also teaches children the pivotal role humans play in ensuring these creatures'...

""A brief introduction to dolphins, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators. Includes a range map, life cycle illustration, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.