Washoe County Library System

Reveals the meaning of the mosquito's buzz.

A brief look at what animals live in the Arctic and how they are camouflaged in the snow.

Reveals the animal life that lives in the deepest oceans and examines the technology that allows scientists to conduct research in areas characterized by trenches, vents, and seeps.

Depicts the physical characteristics and behavior of such land predators as the Trap-Door Spider, The polar Bear, The Lion; and, The Harpy Eagle among twenty-one species.

Uses a submarine trip to the bottom of the sea to introduce various deep-sea creatures, including the angler fish, octopus, and sperm whale.

Text and illustrations present such ocean creatures as the manta ray, dolphin, and octopus, explaining their physical structures and how they work.

A lively introduction to the rainforest combines illustrations and diagrams with explanations about the abundant plant and animal life that can be found there.

Describes how different animal parents teach their offspring to obtain food, showing them how to use tools, avoid predators, and hunt.

"Screech! A female ring-tailed lemur screams loudly. It is a warning for an intruder to stay away. Females lead ring-tailed lemur troops. They hunt, defend their territories, and care for young. Take a close look at ring-tailed lemurs and the important roles princesses play to ensure a troop's survival."--