"The horned lizard has one of the most astonishing ways of defending itself in the wild. It can shoot blood out of its eyes at its enemies! And that's not the only trick that this remarkable reptile performs. Readers will love learning about lizard adaptations in this entertaining look at one of nature's coolest, and weirdest, animals. Important science content is linked with fun, informative photographs and brightly written, achievable text"--Provided...

"Whales are awe-inspiring creatures. They move their gigantic bodies through water gracefully. But some of these majestic marine animals have an odd way of protecting themselves from bloodthirsty sharks and other predators. They can create a cloud of waste, or poop, to hide in or to confuse their pursuer. While that's amazing, perhaps it's even more incredible that one kind of whale poop is so valuable it's called 'floating gold'! Readers will love...

Everyone finds some kind of food distasteful. That might be broccoli for some or olives for others. This book puts those foods into perspective, and young readers will eat it up. They ll learn that bird parents will do anything to bring their chicks the nutrition they need and in a form they can ingest. That sometimes means chicks eat vomit. The accessible text explains this fowl behavior as well as other captivating facts that will motivate even...

Everyone loves petting a rabbit. They re so cute and fluffy ... and gross? Readers will be delighted to find out why their favorite downy mammal actually eats its own excrement. Hint: It s full of nutrients. This accessible volume excels at explaining rabbits unique digestive system, which helps them get the most vitamins possible from their herbivorous diet. This high-interest text, full of adorable images, is a fun introduction to several important...

Certain species of bats get their chilling name from a legendary monster, the vampire, and like these revolting fantasy creatures, these bats really do drink the blood of animals. Luckily, vampire bats don t harm people; they re much more interested in the blood of livestock and forest animals. Their bites are so small that they re often undetected by the animals they feed on. Readers will be fascinated by these eerie creatures as well as the awesome...

Every dog owner has seen them do it at least once. You're enjoying some quality time with your dog. Then, your furry friend turns around and starts licking its butt! This isn't just gross for a dog to do, it's also an important part of a dog keeping itself clean. Through this fun look into a dog's life, young readers will learn not only why a dog might like its own behind, but why it's important for dogs to do it!

Hippos have a strange way of telling strangers to back off. If a hippo sees another hippo they don't know or senses dangers, hippos throw their poop! Young readers will love this adventure into the weird and gross world of the hippopotamus. Young readers will learn important facts about strange and gross animal adaptation and why something that seems icky, might be important for an animal's survival! Full-color photographs bring young readers up close...

Seagulls are found in many places around North America. They can usually be spotted flying around beaches and bays, but seagulls can also be found waddling around parking lots. What are they doing there? Eating food left behind by humans! In this book, young readers will explore the life of a seagull and learn why seagulls are so willing to eat trash. With beautiful photographs of seagulls doing what they do best, readers will deepen their understanding...