Presents information about sloth bears, including where they live, what they are like, how they behave, what they eat, how they raise young, and the things that threaten them as a species.

"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces sloths to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--

An introduction to snails' physical characteristics, habits, behavior, and relationships to humans.

A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of snails.

"This photo-illustrated book for beginning readers describes the physical features and behaviors of sea slugs. Includes picture glossary and index"--

An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of tortoises, types of turtles that are among the oldest reptiles on earth.

This is an in-depth look at chelonians, the shelled reptiles that have existed since the time of the dinosaurs. Features: a fascinating fact-filled journey through the amazing world of turtles, tortoises and terrapins; looks at all the most weird and wonderful species, from those with necks like snakes and noses like pigs to those with shells as flat as pancakes; special feature pages focus on the giant tortoises of the Galapagos and Aldabra Islands,...