Thousand Mile Fliers And Other Amazing Migrators

Introduces readers to migratory animals who travel thousands of miles by flying, swimming, or even walking.

There are many reasons animals migrate! Some migrate to reach their breeding grounds. Others migrate with seasonal changes. Each animal in this book uses their amazing superpowers to migrate incredible distances. Discover how leatherback sea turtles migrate to mate and lay their eggs. See how wildebeests travel in a stunningly large group of more than 1.5 million. Through dynamic photographs and text features, readers will learn more about these amazing animals and the ways they migrate.

"A high-interest look at how a variety of animals communicate with one another, from clicks and rumblings to dancing and plumage displays"--

A look at some animals who depend on camouflage to escape enemies.

When it gets colder during the winter, we can go inside and turn up the heat. But what do animals that live outside do? Some of them survive the winter by hibernating. These animals manage to stay alive by slowing down their heart rates, curling up tight in their shells, or even freezing themselves! Read this book to learn more about the amazing animals that hibernate.

"This book describes the amazing and uncommon ways in which animals defend themselves from predators, from playing dead to shooting blood from their eyes."--

Describes some of the techniques animals use like stealth, speed, and cooperation to hunt and kill their prey.

Explains what causes leatherback sea turtles to migrate. Beautiful photos, fact-filled text, and helpful infographics help readers learn all about the science behind this phenomenon as well as ways that people study or protect it.