Mary Molly Shea

Pandas are undeniably adorable. Their fluffy fur and big eyes look just like a teddy bear's, but don't even think of snuggling with them. They have one of the most powerful bites of any carnivore. Though they usually reserve their teeth for chewing tough pieces of bamboo, they've bitten people, too. This compelling volume, full of beautiful photographs and gripping facts, tells readers all about pandas' life cycle as well as why it's wise to keep...

Moose are the largest members of the deer family-and they are large! The most massive moose are 7 feet (2 m) tall at the shoulder and weigh 1,300 pounds (600 kg). These herbivores aren't always gentle. They can use their colossal bodies to defend themselves from black bears, wolves, and other carnivores. Even hunters fear moose because angry moose sometimes can't be stopped by guns! This informative book, including a graphic organizer and essential...

There seems to be nothing that Alicia Keys hasn't done. She sings, plays the piano, writes, acts, and even has her own charity. She has been a performer since she was very young, and now she is one of the most famous women in the world of hip-hop. She sang at the Great Wall of China, recorded a hit duet with rapper Jay-Z, and doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Readers get to take a close look at this endlessly talented entertainer.

Slow lorises are big-eyed primates. They look so sweet that it might be tempting to approach these cute creatures, but don't touch, slow lorises are very poisonous. When they think they're in danger, they may deliver a toxic bite. Readers will find out much more about these fascinating creatures, including details about their habitat, diet, and life cycle. The entertaining text coupled with appealing photographs make this volume a high-interest experience...