Kate Riggs

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of dolphins, a family of fish-eating porpoises. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why dolphins are so friendly"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of flamingos, the long-legged wading birds. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how flamingos came to live at salt lakes"--

"Meet these amazing marine mammals! This book explores the ocean habitat and behaviors of sea lions, including pup raising and colony life. A folk talk explains why fishers in Japan respect these animals"--

"A kindergarten-level introduction to fire trucks, covering their firefighters, equipment, role in rescuing, and such defining features as their ladders"--

"A kindergarten-level introduction to polar bears, covering their growth process, behaviors, their Arctic home, and such defining features as their all-white fur"--

Introduces the food chain found in the rainforest, starting with the cacao tree, ending with the powerful jaguar, and introducing various animals in between.

A basic introduction to helicopters covers their equipment, pilots, role in rescuing, and such defining features as rotors.

Provides a basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of elephants, and includes a story from folklore explaining why elephants' trunks are so long.

Provides a simple introduction to eagles, covering their physical characteristics, behaviors, diet, and the places where they live.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of alligators, some of Earth's largest reptiles. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why alligators and dogs don't get along"--Provided by publisher.