Janet Riehecky

What's that red-haired animal swinging through the rain forest's trees seemingly without a care in the world? It's an orangutan! Aside from all that red hair, these beautiful beasts look almost human, but they're a lot stronger. Learn more about these colorful animals, including how they live, how clever they are, how they're dealing with a shrinking habitat, and what you can do to help.

In the fight for survival, poison and venom are deadly weapons. They can help animals defend themselves against predators or conquer unsuspecting prey. Find out which animals carry the deadliest toxins, and how poison and venom differ between species. You might want to stay clear of these animals!

Presenting turtles, lizards, snakes, alligators, and crocodiles! Reptiles is a photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habitat, anatomy, and diet, but they'll also be treated to close-up looks at Komodo dragons and the SuperCroc -- all written in a clear, concise way.

"Simple text and illustrations present the life of megalodon, how it looked, and its behavior"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to what is known and hypothesized about the dinosaur triceratops, which means three-horned face.

"Defines through text and photos core terms related to dinosaurs"--Provided by publisher.

"Introduces young readers to Velociraptor, including physical characteristics, diet, habitat, and life cycle"--

Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "May I?"

Describes various situations in which it is appropriate to say, "After you."

"Describes how animals use camouflage and mimicry as weapons and defenses"--Provided by publisher.