NCW Libraries

"In a lively guessing game format, find out why the feet of tree frogs, and those of eight other animals, are perfectly adapted to their habitats. Illustrated with brightly detailed paintings, this simple, informative text will have children looking at feet in a whole new way."--Amazon.com.

Describes the variety of places in which animals live and how they adapt to their environments.

Join Spin, National Geographic's globe-on-the-go, as he shows you where beavers, bears, and birds build their amazing abodes using their own "built in" tools.

Describes the many different places in which animals make their homes, including trees, burrows, underground, and in their own shells.

Explores animal habitats around the globe by showing antipodes: locations that on opposite sides of the Earth. Each page must be turned upside-down to read the text for the antipode.

"Many animals build remarkable structures in order to attract mates, lay eggs, give birth, and otherwise perpetuate their species. Twelve animals are presented in four sections based on where they live--underground, in the water, on the land, or in the air. Fish, insects, reptiles, mammals, and birds are included in poems and artwork that to bring these animals to life for kids."--

"Learn all about nature's most incredible architects, from what kind of structures they construct to what kinds of materials they use to build."--

A beaver family works hard to rebuild when their dam is threatened by storms in this beautifully illustrated follow-up to Nesting that introduces young children to beginning life science concepts.

The more we know about the animals in our world and the better we care for them, the better our lives will be. Former veterinary technician and animal advocate Tracey Stewart understands this better than most-and she's on a mission to change how we interact with animals. Through hundreds of charming illustrations, a few homemade projects, and her humorous, knowledgeable voice, Stewart provides insight into the secret lives of animals and the kindest...

From giant termite mounds to intricate hives, Insect Homes provides children with a fascinating description of the many types of homes that insects build. Kids will be surprised to learn the amount of work it takes for these tiny creatures to create "a place to call home." In this interesting and easy-to-read book, children will learn about: The reasons why insects build homes; The materials insects use to create shelters; The different homes that...