Encourages readers to be creative about solving problems by looking at the ways that different types of animals find solutions to their dilemmas, and drawing ideas and inspiration from their innovative behavior.

While picking blueberries on a warm summer afternoon, Cammy and her brother see signs of unseen animals and their activities including footprints, a dam, and a floating feather.

"A one-of-a-kind treasury of the most strange and fascinating knowledge and lore about animals. Largo tells us their most fascinating secrets and reveals fact after astonishing--and often hilarious--fact about their oddest behavior. Largo also looks at the beasts we created with our imaginations, as well as ones long gone"-- Provided by publisher.

Highlights the characteristics and behavior of a variety of animal young and distinguishes between those that are hatched and those that are born.

Introduces readers to animals while describing where they live, what they do, and how they work together in nature.

Describes how such animals as turkey vultures, bats, buffalo, and turtles keep themselves clean.

From stunning new nature footage filmed with the most advanced cameras, to a new look at classic natural history favorites, this collection brings you six National Geographic productions, each taking you closer to the natural world, presenting fascinating facts and behaviors, and illuminating the lives of the creatures that share our planet.

Illustrations and simple text describe how the males of different species help take care of their young.