Do you know what whale is the world's largest animal? Or which whale's head is up to one-third the length of its entire body? Or why some whales sing to one another? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about whales.

Do you know what a lava bomb is? Or what volcano produced the loudest noise in recorded history? Or what volcano erupted continuously for more than 30 years? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about volcanoes.

"Do you know which seals can use their flippers as legs to walk on land? Or which seals live off their blubber while nursing their young? Or how mother seals recognize their pups in a crowd? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus fun facts and colorful, action-packed illustrations"--

"Have you ever wondered why frogs are so slimy? Or what makes toads different from frogs? Or how frogs' eyes help them eat?"--Back cover.

Have you ever wondered which ape is the planet's fastest flightless tree-dwelling animal? Or how chimps show each other love? Or which apes use their voices to call out songs to attract a mate? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about apes.

"Ever wondered how butterflies get their colors? Or which butterflies avoid predators by tasting bad? Or which body part butterflies use to taste? Explore this . . . book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked"--Provided by publisher.

"Ever wondered how some fish can see in the depths of the ocean? Or how fish breathe underwater? Or which fish fathers carry the eggs until they hatch? Explore this exciting book for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked--plus fun facts and lots of lively, detailed illustrations."--

Ever wondered why some lizards' tails break off-and what happens afterward? Or what lizard is big enough to swallow a goat? Or what lizard can squirt blood from its eyes? This book provides young readers with answers to these and other questions about lizards.--

"Have you ever wondered by pigs roll in the mud? Or if all cows have the same spots? Or why chickens have feathers? Explore this charmingook for answers to questions you'll be glad we asked - plus fun facts and lots of sweet, engaging illustrations." -- Back cover.

Words, photos, charts, and illustrations combine to introduce students to the diversity of plant life on Earth.