Readers get an up-close look at some truly astounding wild animals in this colorful guide to basic life science concepts. As readers learn fun facts about elephants, bears, lions, and other creatures, they strengthen their understanding of topics as varied as habitats, adaptations, and animal classification. The at-level text is presented in short, manageable sentences to encourage independent reading and to allow reluctant and struggling readers to build confidence in their skills through a high-interest topic. Vibrant photographs of amazing animals make this a walk in the wild readers won't soon forget!.