It is actually the male seahorse that carries the eggs of the female in his brood pouch and gives birth to the young. Snakes can hatch from eggs or be born live from their mothers. A sloth gives birth to her babies while hanging in a tree. Accessible text and adorable photographs give readers a glimpse into the early lives of these animals and other appealing species, including how and where they are born, what they eat as babies and as adults, and how they avoid predators. Students will be captivated by all the wonderful and weird adaptations baby animals have developed to survive in the wild. Features include: Introduces a wide variety of species through the high-interest topic of baby animals. Supports the Next Generation Science Standards on biological evolution and biodiversity. Contains Words to Know sections at the front of the books to help readers learn new vocabulary words before they encounter them in the narratives. Contains Fast Facts that give quick, easily digestible bits of information.