“diane swanson”

Bears are amazing animals. This book captures them through color photographs and intriguing information by Diane Swanson. Polar bears can ski -- scooting down slopes on all four feet, Grizzlies can run faster that cars are allowed to travel in towns, Lazy black bears sometimes fish lying down -- the... More

Raccoons can do more tasks than hang out on branches or scurry into back woods, as this book tells of their other fascinating, human-like, talents.14 color photos.In cities or forests, raccoon make themselves at home. These animals find all sorts of mischief. One even climbed a tall construction cra... More

From munching on twigs to building dams, this book is a close-up look at the beaver's unique talents, including chopping down a tree using only its teeth. 14 color photos.These are the latest titles in this popular series that introduces children to North American wildlife through color photographs ... More

Did you know that snakes have no eyelids, so they can't wink or blink? They even sleep with their eyes wide open. Popular children's author Diane Swanson takes young readers close to the earth to discover the world of snakes with cool facts and colorful photographs. Stories of amazingly fats snakes ... More

Wild horses are symbols of strength, adventure and freedom. But did you know that the ones in North America are descended from tame animals that arrived with the explorers and settlers? Wild horses can walk within an hour of their birth, sleep standing up, and grow shaggy hair to keep warm in winter... More

Some frogs leap and swim, while others hop along the ground. The warty northern cricket frog skips across the surface of a pond in a few leaps. Tree frogs can climb, thanks to their sticky toes. Frogs and toads do so many astonishing things -- sing, change colours, and catch insects with their tongu... More

Rabbits and hares may seem like cute and fluffy animals in storybooks, but they are amazing creatures. Did you know: Rabbits may play dead to fool animals that are chasing them? A mother rabbit can have up to twelve babies at once? A racing snowshoe hare could jump the length of two beds end to end?... More

The penguin has adapted to more habitats and climates than any other animal in the world. They live on sandy African beaches, windswept hills in South America and New Zealand, and icebergs in Antarctica. None of the 17 species of penguins can fly, but some penguins can swim long distances and dive t... More

A coyotes keen senses help it survive in the wild. Coyotes live in North and Central America, and they often have lots to say. They communicate by howling, barking, growling, huffing, yipping, and yelping. This book explores clever coyotes at work and play.... More

Octopuses have no bones and no nose, so they use their eight long arms for touching, smelling, and tasting. These intelligent animals enjoy themselves by eating lots of seafood -- crabs, snails, scallops, and fish. This book provides a fascinating look at the salty, undersea world of the octopus.... More