A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of flamingos, the long-legged wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how flamingos came to live at salt lakes.

Flamingos that live in wildlife parks are helping us learn more about the tallest wading birds. This captivating photo essay explores the day-to-day life and behavior of this magnificent animal both in captivity and in the wild. Filled with forty striking photographs, Flamingo offers children a close-up look at one of nature’s showiest birds.

Discover what these animals do in this playful board book by award-winning author Douglas Florian. Flamingos fly. Sailfish swim. Monkeys swing on a jungle gym! Discover what different animals do in this fun, rhyming story by award-winning author Douglas Florian! Animals include flying flamingos, swimming sailfish, swinging monkeys, diving dolphins, soaring swallows, creeping starfish, digging prairie dogs, lunging lizards, plunging pelicans, jumping jaguars, leaping llamas, and sleeping sloths.

Calling all animal lovers! Guinness World Records: Amazing Animals puts the spotlight on the world’s most fur-nomenal creatures, peculiar pets, wacky wildlife, and cute critters. In this action-packed annual, you’ll meet surfing pigs, talking gorillas, and even the world’s largest elephant orchestra! Ever see a dog who thinks he’s Picasso or a bunny who plays basketball? You will now! From the tallest and smallest animals to the most popular social pet-working stars, they’re all here. If it’s activities you want, you’re in for a treat! Create your very own record-breaking animal with our online game, or try making an origami zoo! Test your wildlife knowledge with fun quizzes and puzzles, plus find out if your pet is a secret Einstein with our exclusive IQ tests. For a superlative showcase of the world’s greatest creatures – and a few LOLs along the way – get your paws on Amazing Animals now!

"Describes the ways in which animals change their appearance to avoid predators or attract mates"--

Stuffed with eye-popping pictures and far out facts, allthe questions you could ever ask about the animal kingdom are answered in this one-of-a-kind family reference. Presented in a clear question and answer format Includes more than 800 curious questions and extraordinary facts Contains close-up wildlife photography.

Table of Contents Introduction About Foxes Characteristics Foxes in different folklore and mythology Red Fox Gray Fox Arctic Fox Fennec Fox Kit Fox Swift Fox Bengal Fox Silver Fox Crab-Eating Fox South American Gray Fox Bat-Eared Fox Hoary Fox Tibetan Sand Fox Conclusion Publisher Introduction When you think of a fox, do you think they are sneaky and tricky? Did you know foxes show lots of love, attention, and care for their babies?

Meet some of the biggest birds in the world! Introduce elementary kids to pink flamingos and their lives in the wild. With their long legs, flamingos can easy wade through shallow soda lakes to scoop up fish. These large wading birds need a running start in order take flight. Readers explore this bird’s behaviors, and habitats, features, including why its feathers are pink, with STEM-appropriate text and gorgeous photography. An end folk tale from South America shares why flamingos like salty water.