A basic introduction to what is on a fire truck and how the equipment is used.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of rays, the flat-bodied fish with skeletons made of cartilage. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why rays fins look like wings.

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of koalas, describing these tree-climbing marsupials' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why koalas do not have tails."--Provided by publisher

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of chameleons, describing these color-changing reptiles' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why chameleons shake while they walk." --

"Meet the largest wild cat in the world! These wild cats rule the Asian jungle and are powerful predators. This book explores their features and behaviors, including hunting prey and raising cubs. A folk talk explains how the tiger got its stripes"--

"Meet the jellyfish! Learn about how this strange sea creature lives without blood or a brain. Elementary-aged readers will discover jellyfish that can glow in the dark. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating ocean animals. A Japanese folk tale explains why jellyfish have squishy bodies. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and serve...

"This revised edition surveys key aspects of pandas, describing the plant-eating bears' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have black and white fur."--Provided by publisher.

"Meet the iguana! Learn about how this reptile can drop out of trees without getting hurt. Elementary-aged readers will discover some iguanas can change colors with the weather. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating creatures. A North American folk tale explains why iguanas live in trees. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series, this title will delight animal lovers and...

"A basic introduction to ticks, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to swell with blood"--Provided by publisher.

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elk, the second largest North American deer. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how elk cam to live in the mountains.