Nature watch

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and conservation of manatees, also known as sea cows.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and life cycle of kangaroos, as well as their relationship with humans.

Describes the physical characteristics, diet, natural habitat, and life cycle of octopuses.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of North American moose.

Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, and behavior of giraffes, as well as efforts to protect them.

At top speed, an ornate box turtle can cross the length of a football field in about 7 minutes. While not a blazing pace, it's faster than the eastern box turtle, which clocks in at 20 minutes. It's a good thing these reptiles don't have to outrun predators. Instead, they have amazing shells for protection. Unlike other turtles, box turtles can close thir shells completely to keep predators out. Check out this book for more about box turtles

Introduces these aquatic mammals by describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, relations with humans, and threats to their survival.

Discusses the physical characteristics, life cycle, and ecology of Atlantic puffins, tufted puffins, and horned puffins.