Some mammals are great parents, helping their young figure out how to survive on their own. But some mammal parents seem, well, mean. For example, giant pandas only care for one of their twin offspring, and giraffe moms kick their newborns! Readers will love learning about the quirks of mammal parents as well as why some of these adaptations are means of survival. Accessible, at-level text is paired with eye-catching illustrations and real-world photographs in this delightful design.