A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars,
the second largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from
folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies.From humpbacked
camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to
slow-moving tortoises, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This
popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to
study these and other fascinating animals. Beautiful photos are paired
with accessible text to examine the featured creature's appearance,
habitat, behaviors, and life cycle. Each book also presents a folk story
that people have used to help explain the animal's appearance or
behavior.