Being a mom is a tough job--but imagine doing it in the jungle or out on the savannah, faced by the ravages of the elements, a scarcity of resources, and predators prowling day and night. In Wild Moms, Carin Bondar takes readers on an enthralling tour of the animal kingdom as she explores the phenomenon of motherhood in the wild. From gestation and pregnancy, to breastfeeding, toddler-rearing, and parenting teenagers--through empty-nest syndrome and...

When Gracie discovers that her kitten is missing from their lighthouse home, she goes out into a terrible storm to rescue him.

"A detailed survey ... of the family life and reproductive behavior of birds, from the formation of pairs to the young birds' attainment of independence."

Miss Dana's class observes two blue jays as they make their nest, have babies, and teach them to fly. Includes information on the physical characteristics and behavior of blue jays.

"Wish your little sugarplum a beary Merry Christmas and jingle all the way with this heartwarming story for babies and toddlers! Combining beautiful illustrations, charming animal puns, and the evergreen message of love, All I Want for Christmas is Ewe is a moovelous way to celebrate the season and share your love for each otter."--

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

Why are the eggs of the marsh wren deep brown, the winter wren's nearly white, and the gray catbird's a brilliant blue? And what in the DNA of a penduline tit makes the male weave a domed nest of fibers and the female line it with feathers, while the bird-of-paradise male builds no nest at all, and his bower-bird counterpart constructs an elaborate dwelling? These are typical questions that Bernd Heinrich pursues in the engaging style we've come to...

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.

Little Whale is nervous about leaving the shallows of the warm, southern sea but Gray Whale gently guides her new baby as they migrate to the cool, rich waters of the north.