Kate Riggs

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cheetahs, Earth's fastest land animals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cheetahs have tear lines"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet Earth's largest ocean animals! This book introduces the many different kinds of whales to elementary kids, exploring their features, behaviors, diets, and underwater habitats. A folk talk tells a story of the Maori people who used to ride whales in New Zealand"--

"Meet the octopus! Learn about how this ocean animal uses ink to escape from predators. Elementary-aged readers will discover octopuses of all shapes and sizes, ranging from the dumbo octopus to the huge pacific octopus. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating sea creatures. A folk tale explains why people used to be afraid of octopuses. Part of Creative Education's Amazing Animals series,...

"Meet the amazing spotted leopards! This book introduces this wild cat to elementary kids, exploring their features and behaviors, including hunting and cub raising. A folk talk explains why leopards and baboons don't get along"--

"Meet the largest birds in the world. This book introduces flamingos to elementary kids, exploring where they live, what they eat, and why their feathers are pink. A folk talk explains why these long-legged wading birds like salty water"--Provided by publisher.

"Meet these amazing shelled reptiles! This book explores the many different kinds of tortoises, where they live, their behaviors, and why they move so slow. A folk talk retells Aesop's story of the tortoise and the hare"--Provided by publisher.

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of hawks, the birds of prey found worldwide. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how the sun is carried by hawks"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of zebras, the striped African horses. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how zebras came to have striped fur"--

"A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature's drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young"--

"Meet the bighorn sheep! Learn about how this horned mammal thrives in the mountains and deserts of North America. Elementary-aged readers will discover how bighorn sheep stay safe from predators by climbing onto narrow ledges. Full color images and clear explanations highlight the habitat, diet, and lifestyle of these fascinating mountain creatures. A folktale explains how the bighorn sheep got its curly horns. Includes table of contents, an index,...