Nocturnal Animals

These tiny and spiny nocturnal mammals can be found throughout Europe, Asia, and Africa. They also live in New Zealand, but are not native to it. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

These Australian natives are small, but tough. They are often nocturnal, but might venture out of their burrows on overcast days. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

These little, nocturnal primates with big eyes can be found high up in Southeast Asia's trees. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

These tiny primates from Madagascar love to sleep the day away and move around at night. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.

These small and sweet nocturnal animals enjoy gliding through New Zealand's treetops. They can be found on other small island countries nearby as well. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Welcome to the world of the tarsier! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. As an arboreal animal, the tarsier spends its time in the forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and the Philippines. A chapter on the tarsier's body discusses its appearance, tiny size, and special features, such as its enormous eyes, long ankle bones, or tarsals, and ability to turn its around head like an owl. Other chapters cover its habitat, including a map, its life cycle, and its diet. In fact, the tarsier's diet of only live animals has earned it the nickname "world's most carnivorous primate"! Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the tarsier's environment, such as deforestation and hunting, and conservation efforts that are in place to protect these endangered species. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the tarsier's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Pick up the Nocturnal Animals series to discover what eats, digs, leaps, and plays after night falls. Whether cute or creepy, these critters all have unique features that help them survive in the dark. This series highlights each animal's appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Full-color photographs introduce readers to animals they may never have seen before. The easy-to-read, engaging text will leave them thinking about nighttime in a whole new way. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Welcome to the world of the kinkajou! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. As an arboreal mammal, the kinkajou spends its time high in the forests of South America, Central America, and Mexico. A chapter on the kinkajou's body discusses its size, appearance, and special features, such as its backward-turning feet, extra-long tongue, and prehensile tail. Other chapters cover its diet, life cycle, and habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the kinkajou's environment, such as deforestation, and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the kinkajou's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Pick up the Nocturnal Animals series to discover what eats, digs, leaps, and plays after night falls. Whether cute or creepy, these critters all have unique features that help them survive in the dark. This series highlights each animal's appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Full-color photographs introduce readers to animals they may never have seen before. The easy-to-read, engaging text will leave them thinking about nighttime in a whole new way. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Welcome to the world of the fennec fox! Many readers may never have heard of this nocturnal creature. This tiniest member of the dog family is native to northern Africa. A chapter on the fennec fox's body discusses its appearance, size, and special features, such as its huge, sensitive ears, furry feet, and long tail. Other chapters cover its life cycle, diet, and desert habitat, including a map. Predators, including humans, are also introduced, along with threats to the fennec fox's environment and conservation efforts that are in place. Every book in the Nocturnal Animals series includes sidebars on scientific classification, the special features of the nocturnal eye, and the difference between nocturnal, diurnal, and crepuscular animals. Full-color photographs will draw in the reader while showing off the fennec fox's unique characteristics. Glossary words in bold, phonetic spellings, and an index supplement this easy-to-read text. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Detailed maps Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Pick up the Nocturnal Animals series to discover what eats, digs, leaps, and plays after night falls. Whether cute or creepy, these critters all have unique features that help them survive in the dark. This series highlights each animal's appearance, habitat, diet, life cycle, and predators. Full-color photographs introduce readers to animals they may never have seen before. The easy-to-read, engaging text will leave them thinking about nighttime in a whole new way. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

These short-legged, nocturnal mammals live in many places around the world, including North America, Africa, and Eurasia. Readers will learn other information, like what they look like, what they like to eat, and more. Complete with simple text and fun photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.