Leonard Lee Rue Bücher

ALLIGATORS & CROCODILES offers a colorful look at the best-known survivors of the dinosaur age, the crocodilians. Alligators and crocodiles have an ancient ancestry reaching back some 200 million years, to the heart of the Age of Reptiles. Today, there are many varieties of crocodilians existing in coastal, tropical zones the world over. ALLIGATORS & CROCODILES discusses the differences between alligators and crocodiles, the feeding and breeding traits of each species, and the truth about crocodilians as man-eaters. A demand for these reptiles as food and even as pets, as well as the value of their skin for leather products, has led to the hunting of many species. Currently, however, regulations are in effect that protect these unique creatures. Illuminating in both words and remarkable pictures, ALLIGATORS & CROCODILES is just one title in the acclaimed Creatures of the Ocean series. For those who want to delve into the amazing and sometimes mysterious world of ocean life, these books are a wonderful resource filled with scientific fact and beautiful photography.

WOLVES provides a colorful tribute to the largest member of the canine family. The wolf is an intelligent and elusive animal whose habits and annual cycles are only just beginning to be understood. Originating in the Western Hemisphere 5 million years ago, the wolf had already developed and diversified into the remarkable species we know today around 1.5 million years ago. Look inside to learn fascinating statistics about the wolf's anatomical structure, surprising facts about its sensory capacities, how the wolf's life changes throughout the seasons, and explanations of hunting tactics, mating rituals, territory and pack order, denning, and birth. Entertaining and informative, WOLVES is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

ELEPHANTS is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the nature and the life cycle of one of the Earth's most majestic creatures. The largest of land mammals, the elephant is today a threatened species in some parts of the world. Trace the ancient, respected lineage of this amazing animal. Learn the traits and characteristics of both the African and the Indian elephant as they exist in the wild today. Discover how to recognize and identify the African and Indian species, the feeding and breeding practices of the Indian work elephant as well as the wild African plains elephant, the leading role of the elephant matriarch in a group's natural hierarchy, and the myth surrounding the elephant graveyard. Entertaining and informative, ELEPHANTS is just one title from the series Animals in the Wild. Anyone seeking a better understanding of the animal kingdom, especially these majestic creatures, will enjoy this book and the entire series. Each title in this series includes color photos throughout, and back matter including: an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Educational Videos are offered in the back through the use of QR codes, that, when scanned, takes the student to an online video showing a video relating to the book topic. This gives the readers additional content to supplement the text.

This book, one in the series of portraits of animal world, is a beautifully illustrated introduction to the nature and the life cycle of one of the earth's most majestic creatures. The author, in this book, traces the ancient, respected lineage of Elephants and then discusses in detail the traits and characteristics of both the African and the Indian elephant, as they exist in the wild today. With over 90 full-color photographs, this book will help those who enjoy the natural world appreciate this remarkable animal and preserve it in its habitat for years to come.