Young readers will discover eight extraordinary animals and the secrets behind their gravity-defying powers.

Who would win the Olympic gold medals if all the competitors were animals? Each book in the series covers a different type of Olympic sport, while each chapter looks at a different event. Primarily intended as high-interest reads, the books contain information relating to biology, and allow readers countless opportunities to compare and contrast. In addition, medal tables at the back of the books tally medals won by the different animal classifications,...

A squid jets through the ocean like a rocket. A cheetah races after a zig-zagging gazelle. A fishing spider walks on water with its eight hairy legs. All animals must move. Whether on the hunt for something to eat, on the run from being eaten, or in search of a mate or a safe place to live, their lives depend on marvelous motion.

A fish wiggles its tail to push through the water. Science explains how fish glide underwater. How Fish Swim explains how a fish's body lets it slice through the water, and the forces at work to keep them swimming along. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

Describes how various animals walk, from the wiggle waggle of a duck to the boing, boing, boing of a kangaroo.

Illustrations and rhyming text show how different animals carry their babies when they are on the move.

"A young, playful nonfiction picture book explores the connections between an animal, how it moves, and its tracks. Companion title to 2017's Whose Poop Is That? Guess the footprints! Written by a mammalogist at the Smithsonian, Whose Tracks Are Those? pairs animal tracks with the respective animal, asking readers to guess which animal left them behind. A page-turn reveals animals ranging from kangaroos to mountain goats in their own habitats."--

Describes ways people ride horses and other animals, such as the show jumper on her trrrit-trrroting horse, the raja on his rumpetta-trumping elephant, and the nomad on his lolloppy-plodding camel.

Features comparison charts, maps, statistics, and parents and teacher's notes about the fastest and slowest animals.

"From north to south and east to west, animals move across our planet. See the amazing migrations animals make in order to survive. Through leveled text, extreme action images, and fun facts, let young readers explore some amazing animal adaptations. These early nonfiction chapter books are perfect for budding naturalists and animal lovers"--Provided by the publisher.