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If your eyes were as big as an owl's eyes, they would be the size of tennis balls. Wildlife biologist Doug Wechsler fills this wonderful book on great horned owls with wild facts that are guaranteed to hold a young reader's interest. Beautiful photography and practical tips about how and where to spot these gigantic but shy birds make this book both entertaining and informative.
2) Treefrogs
"They are like jewels in a tropical forest," says Doug Wechsler of the treefrog. Students will relate to the frog that lives in its very own tree house, and they will be eager to learn about the treefrog that "makes a kind of sound we try not to make in public." Packed with exciting treefrog information, this book will be a popular learning resource.
3) Vultures
4) Ospreys
5) Bald eagles
6) Taipans
Taipans are long, fast, and deadly, and Doug Wechsler brings them to life in this fast-paced and informative book. Students will love the brilliant photographs and the vivid descriptions of such scenes as the taipan "tiptoeing" through tall grass with its head and neck off the ground for a better view of its surroundings.
8) Pit vipers
Where does the pit viper get its name? How many species of pit viper are there? Richly illustrated and full of detailed and engaging information, this book is sure to be a hit with snake enthusiasts.
Also known as the meadow frog and the grass frog, the leopard frog sports distinctive spots. Like the big cat, a leopard frog lurks in the tall grass, waiting for prey. But as Doug Wechsler says, "You would hardly think this is a dangerous creature, unless you were a grasshopper." Beautiful photos and helpful hints will draw students into the life cycle of this unique frog.
10) Bullfrogs
Everyone can picture a frog on a lily pad, and no frog is more likely to be sunning itself on one than the bullfrog. But did you know that a warm, well-sunned bullfrog digests its food faster than a cold bullfrog, or that with its big mouth, the bullfrog can eat creatures almost as big as itself? Students will enjoy learning the secrets of the frog that has threatened other frogs' existence.
11) Rattlesnakes
Did you know that the smallest rattlesnake (the pygmy), and the largest (the eastern diamondback) can both be found in Florida's pine forests? How about that rattlesnakes' rattles are made of the same material as human fingernails? This book is full of fabulous rattlesnake facts guaranteed to fascinate your students.
Its name alone says intrigue and excitement, and the poison dart frog delivers. This frog's uniquely noxious skin can cause anything from mild discomfort to human death. Chock-full of facts, photos, and tidbits, this book amazes and informs readers about the colorful frog that nothing likes to eat.
13) Pythons
14) Wood frogs
Why might a wood frog be called a frogsicle? A wood frog can stay partially frozen during winter hibernation, then thaw out in spring to breed. This is just one of many unexpected facts that will enthrall kids and bring them leaping to the bookshelves to learn more about this shy creature that prefers living in the woods to living in the water.
15) Glass frogs
Called "one of the small wonders of the amphibian world," the glass frog's claim to fame is the transparent skin of its belly. Why the glass frog's guts are on display remains a mystery, but students will come up with their own theories while reading this instructive and enlightening book.
16) Red-tailed hawks
17) Boas
18) Garter snakes
There are 30 species of garter snake, from Costa Rica to Canada. Students will find out from this book what eats garter snakes, and what the garter snake eats (sometimes the same thing depending on the age of the snake). They will also learn how and where to find these harmless snakes.