David's activities in school include chewing gum, talking out of turn, and engaging in a food fight, causing his teacher to say over and over, "No, David!"

"Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of animal group behavior"--

Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...

"The dinosaurs battling in this book might not have lived at the same time or in the same place, but it's fun to imagine them meeting. In a fight over food or shelter, which dinosaur do you think would have won? There is a fact box on each page of this book. The box gives you information about the dinosaur. At the bottom of each page is a battle score. The dinosaur with the highest battle score would probably have won in a fight."--P. 4-5.

The true story of best friends Owen, a hippopotamus, and Mzee, a tortoise.

Count backwards from ten to one during one of the most colorful times of the year. Learn about the bright, colorful leaves and the trees from which they fall. Watch the animals frolicking in the crisp, autumn air as they get ready for the approaching cold winter. Includes section "For Creative Minds" with cards and activities.

"Simple text and colorful photos introduce the topic of nocturnal animals"--

Hannah and her hands, named Sadie and Ratz, regularly get into trouble, especially when younger brother Baby Boy is around.

Tudley, a pond-living painted turtle adopts other animals' behaviors -- simply because he doesn't know he can't! He flies lie a bird, sings like a katydid, hops like a frog, and glows like a firefly.