This title in the Scientists in the Field series introduces young readers to one of the weirdest and most fascinating animals on the planet and recounts the extraordinary work of the dedicated scientists trying to save them. Full color.

Pete Oxford is an award-winning photographer with images and stories appearing in the likes of National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Time and Outdoor Photography Magazine — which named him one of the top 40 most influential nature photographers in the world. He has travelled to each continent many times. Wearing different hats, he has been privileged to know many of the world's most remote and pristine destinations as a professional wildlife photographer,...

Did you know that baby tapirs are covered in stripes and spots? Tapirs have long snouts like elephant trunks. Learn more about these unique mammals in this book. ¿Sabías que los tapires bebé están cubiertos de rayas y manchas? Los tapires tienen hocicos largos como trompas de elefante. Aprenda más sobre estos mamíferos únicos en este libro.

A guide for all skill levels takes artists step-by-step through the process of depicting realistic animals, from drawings of skeletons and how they move at the joint, to comparisons of shapes and proportions and photographs of live animals.

This book introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms. From the top of Mt. Everest to 10,000 feet under the sea, fascinating animals are everywhere. A basilisk that can run on water, an octopus that can mimic other animals, a fish that defends itself with slime and ties itself in a knot to wipe the slime away ... plus dozens more! Introduces some of the world's most unusual creatures, including an animal that can be found at the...

This compendium of amazing rocks and minerals, microscopic life, plants, and animals will wow children and many adults, too. With 100 remarkable items from the natural world, from orchids to opals and lichens to lizards, everyone will find something to be captivated by. Each plant, animal, and rock is shown both photographically and illustrated, and children will love poring over the detailed close-up images. The storybook descriptions let you discover...

Finn y su perro, Skip, est̀n explorando el bosque tropical. Pero una cr̕a de tapir solitaria y un mont̤n de r̀boles que han desaparecido los dejan muy inquietos. Acompąa a Finn y a Skip para saber c̤mo pueden ayudar a salvar los bosques y a los animales que viven en ellos... Finn and his dog, Skip, are exploring the towering rainforest. But a lonely little tapir and lot of missing trees make them scratch their heads. Join Finn and Skip as they...

Rhyming text introduces animals that correspond to each letter of the alphabet to young readers. Introduces animals that correspond to each letter of the alphabet, including the hammerhead shark, jaguar, and tapir.