The Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up “spark moments” in nature—something fascinating or memorable that catches your attention and sets you on a path of lifelong learning.The Secret Lives of Animals will feature more than 100 North American animals and over 1,000 tidbits in a fun, colorful, illustrated format.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, diet, behaviors, and life cycle of gorillas.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, habitat, and life cycle of tigers.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle of elephants.

Describes the habitat, physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycle of wolves.

Describes the physical characteristics, behaviors, and life cycles of dolphins.

Describes four animals that are currently being investigated by researchers--ocean sunfish, great white sharks, mandrills, and fossas--some of which are endangered.

Describes the physical characteristics, habitat, behaviors, and life cycle of brown bears.

Did you know that an ostrich can run faster than a horse and roar like a lion? Or that a narwhal's tusk is in fact a large front tooth? With charming and humourous illustrations from BAFTA-award-winning artist Greg McLeod, The Little Book of Amazing Animal Facts is an essential compendium of mind-blowing tales from the wild side.