In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. This courtship will begin with a long journey - a journey that will take them hundreds of miles across the continent by foot, one by one in a single file. They will endure freezing temperatures, in brittle, icy winds and through deep, treacherous waters. They will risk starvation and attack by dangerous predators, under the harshest...

Briefly describes the nesting habits of such diverse egg-laying creatures as the whale shark, Siamese fighting fish, grasshopper, emperor penguin, ostrich, duckbilled platypus, and others.

Trace the lives of tigers from birth to early maturity

Rhyming text explores the ways different animals care for their offspring, from roadrunners to skunks to humans

An illustrated, rhyming celebration of fathers of all kinds. Includes facts about animal fathers.

"An astonishing safari of infant animals, from baby kangaroos to flamingos to squid, and the essential role they play in Earth's ecosystems"--

Tells how young animals survive early life to grow into adults

Acclaimed nonfiction author Sandra Markle presents the daring story of a mother emperor penguin's struggle to reach the sea, find food, avoid predators, and make her way back to her mate and their newborn chick before they starve. Alan Marks' luminous illustrations highlight the harsh conditions and stunning landscapes of Antarctica.