"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second-largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies"--

This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats.

This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jaguars, the largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jaguars have blurry spots"--Provided by publisher.

From the sea to the desert, turtles can be found in almost every part of the world. Each type of turtle has its own incredible features. Find out what they eat, where they lay their eggs, and how they use their shells to hide from predators.

This book describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitats of sharks and discusses laws to protect sharks from becoming extinct.

Learn about deer, where they live, how they avoid danger, and why they have antlers.

Discusses the behaviors, physical characteristics, and types of cats, which are the most popular type of pet in the United States, and includes a glossary and photographs.