Zoology

This title takes you millions of years back in time to meet Carnotaurus, a giant meat-eating dinosaur. Complete with computer generated images, fossil finds, and a fossil map! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint...

Beautifully illustrated and approachable, this is the only California-specific, statewide book devoted to all groups of insects. Completely revised for the first time in over 40 years, Field Guide to California Insects now includes over 600 insect species, each beautifully illustrated with color photographs....

With fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Lone Star State Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Texas Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers...

"Ants are the most warlike of all animals, with colony pitted against colony," writes E.O. Wilson, one of the world's most beloved scientists, "their clashes dwarf Waterloo and Gettysburg." In Tales from the Ant World, two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner Wilson takes us on a myrmecological...

This sweet true story stars a tiny, orphaned elephant who was given another chance.When Chhouk, an Asian elephant calf, was found, he was alone, underweight, and had a severe foot injury. Conservationist Nick Marx of Wildlife Alliance rescued the baby elephant. With help from...

Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of reader with intricately detailed illustrations to create a unique and beautiful collection of children's books on Arctic animals. Each volume contains first-hand accounts from authors who live in the Arctic, along with interesting...

The elusive Canada lynx bears kittens in Minnesota's northeastern woods. In the far southeastern part of the state, the succulent Leedy's roseroot clings to cold cliffs. On the northwestern grasslands, the western prairie fringed orchid grows only on ancient glacial beach ridges. In the...

For the first time, a riveting insider's account of the fascinating world of Dr. Dian Fossey's mountain gorilla camp, telling the often-shocking story of the unraveling of Fossey's Rwandan facility alongside adventures tracking mountain gorillas over hostile terrain, confronting aggressive silverbacks, and rehabilitating orphaned...

With fun activities for the whole family, like building a birdhouse and preparing your own bird food, this is a must-have beginner's guide to bird watching in the Buckeye State Stan Tekiela's famous Birds of Ohio Field Guide has been delighting bird watchers for...

There is more than one way for animals to prepare for winter. Some, such as mice, foxes, and moose, simply tolerate the cold. Of course black bears hibernate, but chipmunks, wood frogs, and garter snakes do too. And then there are the creatures that...

Have you ever wondered how ants carry up to 50 times their body weight? Or why sloths move so slowly? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you laugh along at the hilarious pictures in this fun non-fiction book for kids. Animal...

Supporting STEM-based learning, this fact-filled book for animal lovers ages 6-9 is the ultimate guide to all sorts of amazing creatures from across the globe, entertaining and educating young readers through a combination of close-up images, quirky trivia facts, quiz questions, and fascinating tidbits...

Jean-Henri Fabre's discussions of insects in the natural world are filled with expressive detail, the author's enthusiasm demystifying the intriguing life processes of these creatures.Working for several decades as an entomologist, Fabre meticulously studied a variety of insect species, charting their life cycles and...

In this acclaimed addition to the beloved Scientists in the Field series, author Amy Cherrix follows scientists investigating black bears--and other animals around the globe--who are rapidly becoming our neighbors in urban and suburban areas, with full-color photography.?North Carolina's black bears were once a...

The award-winning team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page introduce young readers to some of the stealthiest, most astonishingly camouflaged animals in the natural world and ask them to seek out these sneaky animals hiding in plain sight! Ideal for readers of the Over...

Author: Gail TerpPublisher: Bolt!Published: 01/01/2023Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 9.06h x 6.54w x 0.32dISBN: 9781623105693Audience: Ages 9-12Review Citation(s): Booklist 01/01/2023 pg. 56

This book introduces readers to the Scottish fold cat. Easy-to-read text explains the Scottish fold's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs. With bright, clear images and QR codes throughout, the Scottish fold cat pops off the page! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...

This book introduces readers to the French bulldog. Easy-to-read text explains the French bulldog's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs. With bright, clear images and QR codes throughout, this pup pops off the page! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This book introduces readers to the Persian cat. Easy-to-read text explains the Persian's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs. With bright, clear images and QR codes throughout, the Persian cat pops off the page! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

This book introduces readers to the Maine coon cat. Easy-to-read text explains the Maine coon's physical characteristics, personality, and care needs. With bright, clear images and QR codes throughout, the Maine coon cat pops off the page! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated...