Pat Stephens

Imagine that you are afraid, but instead of running and yelling for help, you pretend to be a stick. That's how an inchworm defends itself! Animal Defenses reveals the unique ways in which animals protect themselves. Easy-to-do experiments and activities explain the tricks animals use to help them survive. With stunning, realistic illustrations, th …

Honeybees do a special dance to tell their hive mates where to find food. A group of ground squirrels will rush a threatening snake and throw sand in its face. Babysitter flamingos watch over hundreds of chicks while the mothers are away hunting. Whether it’s to find food, protect themselves or raise their young, animals live and work together in …

Imagine that you had to taste your dinner by walking on it, like a butterfly, or use your tongue to sniff out your next snack, like a snake. Animal Senses reveals the extraordinary ways animals sense their environment. Easy-to-do experiments and activities show kids how to compare animal senses to their own. With stunning, realistic illustrations, …

Male warblers grow colorful feathers during the spring mating season. Male moose compete for a female by head-butting each other with their antlers. Female ospreys are fed and protected by their mates while they hatch their eggs. Whether it's to attract, fight for or protect a mate, animals interact in some remarkable ways. Using concise language a …

A polar bear mother gives birth while hibernating, then goes back to sleep for another two months. A male seahorse carries a female's eggs in a pouch until they are ready to hatch. Whether by giving birth, protecting their young or teaching them survival skills, animals produce and care for their babies in some extraordinary ways. Containing lots o …

Did you know that termites build towers as tall as houses? Or that ogre-faced spiders throw net traps over their prey? Whether it’s to gather food, build shelter or attract a mate, animals work in unexpected ways. Kids can try activities that demonstrate some surprising animal skills, like blowing bubbles the way a spittlebug does to hide itself …

Imagine eating only one big meal a year like an anaconda, or living on a totally liquid diet like a vampire bat! Whether their diets include plants, insects or other creatures, animals eat in some weird and fascinating ways. Kids can investigate a variety of animals, birds, insects, fish and reptiles -- from the unique tongue of the anteater to the …

In this title in the Animal Behavior series, kids will find out which animals hibernate and why, the difference between true hibernators and deep sleepers, where animals hibernate, what happens while they hibernate, and much more. Whether to avoid extreme weather, conserve energy or survive on meager resources, animals hibernate in some unexpected …

Meet a fish that flies, a frog that climbs trees and a bird that flies backward! Whether it's to escape danger, seek shelter or look for food, animals move in many amazing ways. This title in the Animal Behavior series contains facts, activities and easy-to-do experiments to show kids how animals walk, run, glide, fly, slither and jump. With stunni …

Army ants move along the jungle floor with millions of their friends, eating everything in sight. Pacific golden plovers fly nonstop for five days across the ocean. Whether to relocate, find food or raise their young, animals migrate in many surprising ways. In this book in the Animal Behavior series, discover how, when, where, and why animals migr …

The eating habits of bears is one of 14 topics in this clearly written look at three North American bears — grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. In this fascinating book in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series you’ll find out how and where bears live, how they give birth and raise their cubs, what they eat and much …

How beavers dam ponds and build lodges are just two of 14 topics in this clearly written title in the popular and informative Kids Can Press Wildlife Series. You will find out why beavers chew on trees, where they give birth and raise their young, how they escape danger and much more.

Did you know?

• A beaver never stops growing.
• A beaver can stay …

Des albums magnifiques qui permettent aux jeunes de découvrir les splendides bêtes de l'Amérique du Nord.

Le serpent sent avec sa langue. La mouche goûte son repas en le piétinant. Les oreilles du grillon sont situées sur ses pattes. Il y a beaucoup à découvrir sur les animaux et leurs sens!

Que fais-tu quand tu as peur? Est-ce que tu appelles à l'aide? Est-ce que tu te caches ou est-ce que tu te sauves? Certains animaux ont aussi toutes ces réactions quand ils sont effrayés. Mais beaucoup d'animaux se protègent du danger de façon très étonnante.

Courir plus vite qu'une voiture? Un guépard peut le faire. Sauter une haute clôture en une enjambée? C'est facile pour un kangourou. Certains animaux se distinguent par la façon dont ils se déplacent. Un livre rempli de faits intéressants, parfois insolites, sur les animaux en mouvement.

Happer une proie avec sa langue? Le caméléon le fait. Se servir de ses yeux pour avaler? Le crapaud le fait. Un livre informatif pour apprendre une foule de choses sur les animaux qui, parfois, ont une façon peu ordinaire de se nourrir et de boire.

Did you know that, less than a week after it is born, a baby deer can run faster than a human? Or that, in a day, a moose eats as many as 90 big salad bowls of greens? Simple straightforward text and realistic detailed illustrations explain where and how deer live, how they give birth, what they eat, anatomy and much more. Part of the Kids Can Pres …

From color-changing octopi to opossums who "play dead," there is a lot to discover about the amazing world of animal defenses. Longer, more complex stories and sentences, more challenging vocabulary, language play and minimal repetition make this a Level 3 first reader.

What would it be like to catch your food with your tongue? A chameleon knows. Do you carry stones in your stomach to help grind up your food? That's what a crocodile does. Get ready to meet some amazing animals and find out how they eat and drink in this Level 3 first reader.

What would it be like to run faster than a car? A cheetah knows. What if you could jump a tall fence in one leap? A kangaroo can. Animals have different bodies that help them move in different ways. Get ready to meet some interesting animals on the move in this Level 3 first reader.

From a snake that smells with its tongue to a fly that tastes its dinner by walking on it, there is a lot to explore in the surprising world of animal senses in this Level 3 first reader.

Le béluga, l'épaulard, et autres cétacés. Le texte facile à lire et les illustrations précises de ce livre fascinant satisferont la curiosité des jeunes enfants pour ces géants de la mer.

Une collection sur les animaux sauvages qui répond merveilleusement bien aux besoins de recherche des jeunes. Regorgeant d'information, le texte n'en reste pas moins clair, et les illustrations, détaillées.

Une collection sur les animaux sauvages qui répond merveilleusement bien aux besoins de recherche des jeunes. Regorgeant d'information, le texte n'en reste pas moins clair, et les illustrations, détaillées.

Kids can learn to read while learning about North American grizzly bears, polar bears and black bears. These non?fiction Level 1 first readers are interactive, with an eye-spy component at the beginning and a simple quiz at the end.

An enchanting adaptation of the traditional rhyme "Over in the Meadow" set on the Canadian prairie. Out on the prairie, in the warm spring sun, Lived a mother antelope and her young fawn one. "Leap!" said the mother. "I leap!" said the one, And it leaped and it played in the warm spring sun. Nominated for the 2003 Shining Willow Award, the ultimate …

Kids will learn about the many kinds of whales that live in the world's oceans. They'll find out how and where whales live, how they give birth and raise their young, how they find food, how some species migrate and communicate, and much more. The easy-to-read text and detailed illustrations of the Kids Can Press Wildlife Series meet the research n …

Deserts are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in hot places, where there is very little water to drink. Scorpions, sand cats and camels all have special ways of staying cool, finding food and raising their young in a hot, dry habitat. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar …

The forest is home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living among the trees in cold weather. Black bears, wolverines, loons and other animals all have special ways of keeping warm, finding food and raising their young in a forest habitat with lakes and rivers, short summers and long winters. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals i …

The polar regions are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in the extreme cold. Emperor penguins, snowy owls and beluga whales all have special ways of staying warm, finding food and raising their young in a polar habitat of thick ice and snow. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests …

The rain forest is home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living among the tall trees and lush green plants. Toucans, emerald tree boas and jaguars all have special ways of finding food, staying safe and raising their young in a warm, wet tropical forest. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain fores …

The savanna is home to exciting animals whose bodies are suited to living on the warm, grassy plain. Elephants, giraffes, lions, meerkats, zebras and other animals have special ways of finding food, raising families and protecting themselves in this habitat with long dry seasons and shorter rainy seasons.The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals …

Wetlands are home to amazing animals whose bodies are built for living in or near the water. Hippos, crocodiles and anacondas all have special ways of finding food, staying safe and raising their young in a watery habitat. The Who Lives Here? series looks at animals in their natural habitats - rain forests, polar regions, deserts and wetlands - and …

Kids are curious about wild animals. In this book, straightforward, simple text introduces young children to wolves, coyotes and foxes, revealing where and how they live, and how they give birth and raise their young. Beautifully detailed illustrations give kids a close-up look and a realistic picture of how each species compares in size, movement …