Discover a wide range of animals, their astounding behaviors and habits throughout their life cycle.

Filled with amazing anecdotes and facts that will fascinate even the youngest readers, this book reveals many little-known habits of animals through twenty-three short, thoroughly researched, and thematically arranged sections that cover such important activities and moments as mating, sleeping, fighting, healing, migrating, and nursing. For instance, did you know koalas weigh only one gram at birth? That orangutans breastfeed their babies for eight years? Or that the red-cheeked cordon-bleu bird tap dances to attract a partner? Each themed two-page spread showcases the often surprising habits and behaviors of a wide variety of animals.