From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes: Blossom the vaccine cow Stubby the war dog Cher Ami the carrier pigeon Winnie the friendly bear Simon the seacat Togo the sled dog Able and Baker the space monkeys Koko the signing gorilla

"There are plenty of books about unusual animals. This is a book about fourteen well-known animals--kangaroos, hippos, giraffes--who all have unusual characteristics. For instance, did you know that a kangaroo's kick can be deadly, that a giraffe can clean its own ears with its tongue, or that a hippo has teeth as long as a child's arm? This accessible book, full of amazing photographs and easy-to-digest factoids, is perfect for animal lovers of all ages."--

From anglerfish to zebras--500 awesome animal facts for kids ages 9 to 12 Frogs and foxes, scorpions and sharks--The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids has it all! This animal encyclopedia includes 500 amazing animal facts that offer hours of engaging learning. Alongside full-color pictures on every page, you'll find weird and wonderful details about Magnificent Mammals, Creepy Crawlies, Amazing Amphibians, Feathered Friends, and more. This standout among animal books for kids is ideal for any boy or girl who is wild about animals! Learn fantastic facts like: Today's golden hamsters are all descendants of a single hamster family that lived in Syria around 1930. Ant-eating ant mimicking spiders pretend to be ants by raising two of their eight legs so they look like ant antennae. A glass lizard looks like a snake, but it is actually a lizard with an extra-long tail--and no legs. When you're looking for kids books ages 9-12, this is the perfect choice to learn about animals--and have a whole bunch of fun!

From fleet-footed cheetahs to howling wolves, and from playful dolphins to earth-shaking elephants, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired with accessible text to examine the featured animal's appearance, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story that helps explain a defining feature or behavior.

It's the weirdest and wildest menagerie ever to strut across a page.

Presents miscellaneous facts about a variety of animals.