Why Do Animals Do That?
Animals have some curious, at times bewildering behaviors that never fail to captivate human onlookers. Burrowing, migrating, grooming, and hibernating are just some of the actions that scientists and young animal enthusiasts alike want to know more about. The vibrant volumes in this high-interest series feature many remarkable creatures and accessible information about their fascinating adaptations. Beautiful photographs of the animals in their native environments support the intriguing, sometimes surprising facts, which reflect important concepts of the elementary science curriculum.
• The close photo-text match aids reading comprehension
• Each volume contains a graphic organizer highlighting essential concepts
• Next Generation Science Standards at the elementary level include a focus on survival mechanisms of organisms
