Presents a revelatory exploration of the diverse emotional intelligence of animals as demonstrated in stories about loving pigs, cheating magpies, scheming roosters, and rats who regret bad choices. "Through vivid stories of devoted pigs, two-timing magpies, and scheming roosters, The Inner Life of Animals weaves Peter Wohlleben's wealth of personal experience observing nature in forests and fields with the latest scientific research into how animals...

Describes sixty animals that inhabit deserts, grasslands, temperate and tropical forests, mountains, and polar regions.

A survey of the characteristics, habits, and natural environment of animals from all over the world. Also introduces the scientific grouping and classification of animal life.

Explains how the ability of certain animals to blend with or take on the characteristics of their environment protects them from their natural enemies.

"The team from the popular kids' science podcast Brains On! brings readers a humorous, fact- and fun-filled look at all things biology-from animals and plants to the human body and the microverse"--

Discusses mountain gorillas in the rain forests of the Virunga Mountains of central Africa, an endangered species due to poachers, farmers, and collectors.

"This foldout book follows him on his journey as he learns all about the ice-covered landmass and the people who work there. It includes interviews with real-life polar explorers, who underline the deadly impact of global warming on this beautiful environment. Accessibly written and based on multiple scientific sources and studies, and brimming with detailed, colorful illustrations, fact-filled Around Antarctica will be essential reading for all budding...