Rob Ryndak

"What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion? These second cousins of the sea look similar, but there are many ways to tell these creatures apart. From ear shape to the noises they make to communicate, seals and sea lions are amazing creatures with both shared features and many truly unique attributes. They both share an ocean habitat, but when readers take a closer look, it's easy to discover how they each fight off predators, mate, and raise...

"Frogs and toads are some of the most confusing amphibians to classify. While some of their physical attributes are easy to tell apart, if we take a deeper look at these animals we find it's not quite that simple. From poisonous skin and bulging eyes to their amazing life cycles, these creatures are as interesting to study as they are difficult to categorize. Once we break down the difference between true frogs and true toads, it's easy to see why...

Dolphins and porpoises look very similar, but while these mammals share some features they aren't even in the same family! From tooth and jaw shape to the way they chat with one another, these amazing ocean animals are unique in many ways. It may be tough to tell them apart when catching a glimpse of a fin or nose in the water, but this book offers a closer look, transforming readers into dolphin and porpoise experts in no time!--

Jungle cats can be tough to tell apart, but often, it's the spots that give an animal away. With leopards and jaguars, knowing where the animal lives can be a big hint as to which cat is stalking its prey. Telling the two animals apart is easy once we take a closer look. Jaguars are heavier than leopards and their features are unique when you take a good look at their heads. Amazing full-color photographs ensure readers don't have to tell these magnificent...

"Many different kinds of monkeys call the trees in the jungle home. Beginning readers will love the amazing photographs of the many varieties featured in this book. From the loud howler monkeys to the distinctive colors and behaviors of the many other jungle primates, this book will take readers deep into the heart of the jungle environment and show them what s living among the dense foliage." --

If a person were ever face-to-face with a huge, hungry animal with sharp teeth, they probably wouldn't care exactly what that animal was! But from a safe location, can we tell whether it was a crocodile or alligator that wanted to take a bite? By examining their jaw structure, teeth, and other physical features, we can easily tell these two animals apart! Graphic organizers and amazing images highlight each animal's habitat and other small differences...

Toucans are most known for their bright, colorful beaks, but there is plenty more to learn about these interesting jungle birds. For instance, toucans like to play! They sometimes throw their food back and forth using their big, striped bills. Early readers will love learning about baby toucans, which don t grow colorful bills until later in life. With the help of color photographs and accessible text, young readers will be captivated by life among...