Inside Animal Homes

Beehives are some of the world's most highly developed domiciles, and for good reason; bees themselves are complex, too. This narrative goes inside beehives to unlock the world of bees, exploring topics such as how they build hives, how they live and their organized social order. The science-focused text also covers the important role bees play in ecosystems and what we can do to help them survive. Colorful photographs, diagrams, and fact boxes support learning and encourage readers to visualize fundamental concepts in biology.

Burrows play an important part in the life of a rabbit. A burrow provides a place to live, a place to raise baby rabbits, and a place to stay safe from predators. This volume, which was written to support elementary science curricula, examines the role a burrow plays in the survival of a warren, and how that in turn helps rabbits contribute to ecosystems around the world. The text's age-appropriate, science-rich content focuses on rabbit behavior and encourages readers to draw connections between what they learn in science class and what they see outside. This text is complemented by diagrams, fact boxes, and engaging images.

When people go to sleep, bats are just waking up. While young readers may recognize the image of bats in the night skies, where they live may be less familiar. This volume takes readers inside bat roosts to uncover the fascinating facts about this creature. Readers will learn the basics of bat roosts and how they help bats survive in the wild. This text also looks at bat's appearance, behavior, and the crucial role they play in nature's ecosystems. These topics are covered in most elementary science curricula. Diagrams, fact boxes, colorful images encourage learning.

Beavers are nature's engineers, and their industriousness begins at home! These busy animals work tirelessly to create elaborate lodges. Though they're important sites of food storage, safety, and raising kits, beaver homes also create and sustain ecosystems. This book, which was written to support elementary science curricula, allows readers to explore important science concepts, including habitat welfare and relationships in the natural world. Readers will learn about beavers' behavior, appearance, survival tactics, and their hardworking spirit. Colorful images, fact boxes, and diagrams offer opportunities for additional learning.

A healthy, thriving life begins at home. What kind of home that is depends on who-or what-you're talking about. This text takes readers inside an ant nest, inviting them to explore the network of tunnels and chambers these amazing architects construct. The text's information-rich content supports elementary science curricula, allowing readers to identify the relationship between an ant's home and their social behavior, food-finding techniques, and general survival. Detailed photographs, helpful diagrams, and interesting fact boxes supplement the text's informative yet engaging subject matter.

Birds are easily spotted in nature, but their homes may not be. This field-guide covers the variety of nests build by birds around the world, from recognizable straw nests in trees to the less common burrows built in the ground. Readers will explore how nests play a role in protecting and incubating eggs, while also gaining insight into the life of birds, where they live, how they help ecosystems, and how they survive. This book was written to support elementary science curricula, with diagrams, color images, and fact boxes to reinforce important concepts.