Did you know that ossicones are the hornlike parts of a giraffe’s head? Introduce young readers to unusual animal facts and new vocabulary like “ossicone” and “baleen” in this alphabet book that has flaps on every page! From “D is for dorsal fin” (shark) to “T is for tentacle” (octopus) to “W is for wattle” (turkey), this alphabet book is one of a kind! Young readers will love learning all about animals—and their unusual body parts, too. Plus, gatefold flaps on every page open to reveal even more fun facts!

This volume 2 and its companion volume 1 present the results of new investigations into the geology, paleontology and paleoecology of the early hominin site of Laetoli in northern Tanzania. The site is one of the most important paleontological and paleoanthropological sites in Africa, worldrenowned for the discovery of fossils of the early hominin Australopithecus afarensis, as well as remarkable trails of its footprints. The first volume provides new evidence on the geology, geochronology, ecology, ecomorphology and taphonomy of the site. The second volume describes newly discovered fossil hominins from Laetoli, belonging to Australopithecus afarensis and Paranthropus aethiopicus, and presents detailed information on the systematics and paleobiology of the diverse associated fauna. Together, these contributions provide one of the most comprehensive accounts of a fossil hominin site, and they offer important new insights into the early stages of human evolution and its context.

Since the first drawings left on walls of ancient caves, human beings have been fascinated with that unique phenomenon of the animal kingdom, the presence of horns and antlers. From the mythical ''unicorn'' exercising the power over life and death to the perceived aphrodisiacal and other medical properties of rhinoceros horns and growing antlers, these conspicuous protuberances have had a significant place in the history of mankind. Part of that ancient interest in antlers and horns was due to their value as sym bols of masculinity; this interest persists today in trophy hunting, an honorable tradition carried on for centuries in many countries of the world. This book, which deals with evolution, morphology, physiology, and behavior, has not been devised as a comprehensive review of the subject of horns, prong horns, and antlers; rather, it is a series of chapters stimulating thoughts, discus sions, and initiation of new studies. As editors, we did not interfere with the content of articles nor with the opin ions and interpretations of our contributors, and we left them to decide whether to accept the suggestions of our reviewers. Despite the fact that various aspects of cranial appendages have been studied since the end of the eighteenth century, many controversial views still exist, as witnessed in various chapters of this book.

This adorable board book features sweet rhymes about how animals show affection to one another—plus, pull-tabs throughout provide real animal facts! To keep warm, penguins huddle. Plus, who doesn’t love a cuddle? From penguins cuddling to otters holding hands, this lovey-dovey board book about animal snuggles is filled with charming rhymes and soft, adorable illustrations!

A classic fairy tale gets a fresh twist in this vibrant Caribbean spin on the Little Mermaid! The Little Mermaid longs to know about the world above the ocean. When she’s finally old enough to visit, she falls in love with a prince! A sea witch agrees to give the mermaid a potion that will make her human—but the spell will be broken if the prince doesn’t love her too! Set in the Caribbean, with beautiful illustrations by Puerto Rican illustrator Nivea Ortiz, this fifth book in the Once Upon a World series is the same beloved fairy tale but it’s totally reimagined. Once Upon a World offers a multicultural take on the fairy tales we all know and love. Because these tales are for everyone, everywhere.

Did you know that monsters are real?! This book is filled with fun facts about dragons, vampires, the Yeti, and more! Did you know that the Yeti roams around Mount Everest, the tallest peak on the entire planet? How about that the Loch Ness monster is said to be a living dinosaur or even a sea serpent that swam into the lake before it became landlocked? Or that the word “dragon” comes from the ancient Greek word “draconta,” meaning “to watch”? That’s why we often read about dragons guarding treasure! Filled with tons of cool facts about the scariest monsters and other crazy creatures, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this latest book in the Did You Know? series is sure to be a hit!

Ditch that dinner-table rule, “don’t play with your food,” and gobble up this book of fun facts about carrots, candy, popcorn, and more! Did you know that an average ear of corn has an even number of rows, which is usually 16? How about that cotton candy used to be called Fairy Floss? Or that there are about 7,500 varieties of apples grown throughout the world? If you tried a new variety each day, it would take you 20 years to try them all! Filled with tons of cool facts about your favorite food, plus colorful, humorous illustrations, this latest book in the Did You Know? series is sure to be a hit!