![]() ![]() ![]() This first book in a young series on animal science includes in its back matter a look at the “super” qualities of some of the animals and offers a collection of resources for budding naturalists. Whether building elaborate burrows, forgoing food for months on end to feed their cubs, toting hundreds of spiderlings on their backs, conducting patient swimming lessons, or fearlessly kicking away hyenas, mothers in the animal kingdom-whatever their species-give it their all (and then some!) to keep their little ones safe, fed, and ready to face the world on their own. ![]() A piping plover uses her best acting skills to feign an injury, luring predators away from her offspring. A toothy American alligator carefully carries hatchlings in her mouth, shuttling them safely to the water. In comics-style panels full of facts and humor, this lively picture book investigates the amazing lengths animal mothers go to in caring for their young.Īn emperor penguin mom treks up to fifty miles to bring food to her hungry chick. Her award-winning picture book biographies include, THE LEAF DETECTIVE: How Margaret Lowman Uncovered Secrets in the Rainforest SWIMMING WITH SHARKS: The Daring Discoveries of Eugenie Clark FEARLESS FLYER: Ruth Law and Her Flying Machine ANYBODY'S GAME: Kathryn Johnston, The First Girl to Play Little League Baseball QUEEN OF THE TRACK. ![]()
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