Zoology
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Deadly Lizard Bite!One morning in 2009, Maen, a guide at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, sat at his office desk. Suddenly, he saw something move. When he looked down, he couldn't believe his eyes. "I saw the Komodo dragon under this table," Maen said. He slowly...
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Deadly Frogs!In 2015, scientist Carlos Jared made an amazing discovery while studying frogs in Brazil. After picking up a small frog with his bare hands, Jared immediately felt a sharp pain, which lasted for hours. He didn't know what caused it. At the time, Jared...
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Deadly Spider Bite!Fiona Donagh was asleep in her bed in New South Wales, Australia, when she felt something crawling up her body. She shook her leg, which turned out to be a big mistake. A frightened Australian funnel web spider plunged its fangs into her body,...
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Deadly Snake Bite!In 1957 at the Field Museum in Chicago, Dr. Karl Schmidt, a famous herpetologist, was examining a small green-and-black boomslang snake. In less than a second, the snake sank its small, rear-facing fangs into Karl's thumb. At the time, Karl and other scientists didn't...
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Dik-DikWhat's that animal with giant eyes and a long, bendy snout? It's a dik-dik! Beginning readers will learn all about these strange yet wonderful creatures in this delightful title. They will also learn basic information about dik-diks, including how these tiny antelopes protect themselves,...
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About Parrots: A Guide for ChildrenA beautiful, informative first glance at the world of parrots. In this addition to the acclaimed About... series, author and educator Cathryn Sill uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what parrots are, what they do, and how they live. With beautifully detailed, realistic...
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About Amphibians: A Guide for ChildrenThis beginner's guide offers a first glimpse into the natural world of amphibians. This addition to the acclaimed About... series uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach younger children what amphibians are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live....
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Gorillas in the Wild: A Visual EssayIn this beautifully illustrated book, author Joe McDonald presents a wealth of knowledge pertaining to the natural history of mountain gorillas, one of the world's most endangered great apes. The volume includes over 170 photos from Joe, his wife, Mary Ann, and a third...
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Raptors in the Wild: A Visual Essay of Hawks, Eagles, Falcons and MorePhotographer Rob Palmer has a passion for birds of prey and has traveled the world in pursuit of images that capture their amazing beauty and behaviors as they go about their lives in their natural environment. In this book, he has collected nearly two-hundred...
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Do You Really Want to Meet a Weasel?"A child goes to the nearby wilderness in North America to observe a weasel's behavior in the wild and learn about its habits as a predator. This illustrated narrative nonfiction book includes a range map, glossary, and further resources"--Author: Cari MeisterPublisher: Amicus IllustratedPublished: 08/01/2018Pages:...
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I've Got Feet!: Fantastical Feet of the Animal WorldAnimals around the world describe unique features of their feet and how they use them. From webbed feet to sticky feet, hooved feet to bright blue feet, young readers are introduced to animal adaptions in this nonfiction picture book.Author: Julie MurphyPublisher: Amicus InkPublished: 08/15/2017Pages:...
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A Bee's Difficult Search for FoodA scout bee is searching for food for the hive, but finds building development where flowers used to be. She must avoid pesticides and swatting humans. Will she find any nectar for the hive? This narrative nonfiction title includes a range map, notes on...
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Ragdoll CatsReaders will learn some great facts about these fluffy and friendly cats. They'll love when they read that ragdoll cats go limp when they're picked up Big full-bleed photographs, new glossary terms, and fun facts will keep readers wanting more Aligned to Common Core...
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Blue SharksDive into this book to learn all about blue sharks. Readers will take in information about a blue shark's preferred habitat, what it likes to eat, and more alongside amazing underwater photographs.Author: Grace HansenPublisher: Abdo Kids JumboPublished: 12/15/2015Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.10h...
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Bald EagleThe bald eagle is the national symbol of the United States, but the bird almost disappeared from North American skies. Bald Eagle explores how the species was once threatened by hunting and pollution, explaining how public awareness and scientific efforts have helped keep these...
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Spotted Hyena: Cackling Carnivore of the SavannaMeet the monstrous Spotted Hyena as it wanders the African plains This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to...
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Gila Monster: Venomous Desert DwellerMeet the monstrous Gila Monster as it creeps across the desert This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to...
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Ring-Tailed LemursDiagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of ring-tailed lemurs and their place in the wild animal kingdom.Author: Gail TerpPublisher: Bolt!Published: 07/15/2017Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.82h x 5.91w x 0.16dISBN: 9781644662250Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle...
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Brachiosaurus vs. GiraffePairing two very unlike animals together for an imaginary fight, this book has readers comparing and contrasting the features of Brachiosaurus and giraffes. Climb into the ring, and put some of your favorite animals and plants to the test. Could a tiny beetle be...
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RabbitsDiagrams, graphs, and fun text help readers explore the lives of rabbits and their place in the wild animal kingdom.Author: Gail TerpPublisher: Bolt!Published: 07/15/2016Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.00w x 0.20dISBN: 9781644661741Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 2.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz...
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