Bibliograph

South American tapirs, by Rachel Lynette ; consultant, Dr. Mark C. Andersen, professor, Department of Fish Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, New Mexico State University

Type

Label

South American tapirs, by Rachel Lynette ; consultant, Dr. Mark C. Andersen, professor, Department of Fish Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, New Mexico State University

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 24) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

NC560L, Lexile

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 6-9

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

South American tapirs

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

818865781

Responsibility statement

by Rachel Lynette ; consultant, Dr. Mark C. Andersen, professor, Department of Fish Wildlife and Conservation Ecology, New Mexico State University

Series statement

Jungle babies of the Amazon rain forest

Summary

Introduces South American tapirs, describing their physical characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and how they protect themselves from predators

Table Of Contents

Meet a tapir calf -- What is a tapir? -- Where do tapirs live? -- At home in the water -- A special snout -- Giving birth -- Blending in -- Finding food -- All grown up

Target audience

juvenile

Classification