Zoology

What surprising things can your dog do?Silly, astonishing and just plain weird facts with full explanations about the world's happiest pet. Fascinating and fun for dog-loving kids and dog lovers of all ages!If you're just crazy about puppies and dogs, you won't want to...

In Tamed, Alice Roberts uncovers the deep history of 10 familiar species with incredible wild pasts: dogs, apples and wheat; cattle, potatoes and chickens; rice, maize and horses--and, finally, humans. She reveals how becoming part of our world changed these animals and plants, and...

Young naturalists explore sixteen birds in this elegant introduction to the many, remarkable uses of feathers. A concise main text highlights how feathers are not just for flying. More curious readers are invited to dig deeper with informative sidebars that underscore how feathers of...

"Courtney-Tickle's friendly digital illustrations teem with life, while the sparkly, snow-dappled trees and lift-the-flap surprises are pleasantly reminiscent of an Advent calendar." - Publishers Weekly (starred review) One white and snowy night, a little Christmas tree stands alone in the forest. Everything is white...

Follows the adventures of Max Axiom as he explains the science behind food chains. Written in graphic-novel format.Author: Liam O'DonnellPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 06/01/2016Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.70h x 6.70w x 0.20dISBN: 9781515746423Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.9Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name:...

Kids who have a laser focus on dolphins will learn everything they've ever wanted to know about them in an eye-catching, page-turning book for aspiring experts, featuring exclusive content from a National Geographic explorer currently in the field. Hey, dolphin fin-atics Get ready to...

Author: Aaron CarrPublisher: Av2Published: 08/10/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.70h x 8.50w x 0.30dISBN: 9781791144340Audience: Ages 9-12

Fur introduces the earliest readers to unique mammal fur textures, colors, and patterns while providing them with a supportive first nonfiction reading experience. High-frequency words, repetitive sentence patterns, photo labels, and strong visual references support emergent readers, making sure they arenít facing too many...

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

This title introduces tigers by examining what they look like, where they can be found, what they like to eat, and what makes them so strong. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core Standards...

A basic introduction to stick insects, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as their ability to hide on plants. Some of our world's most intriguing animals are among its creepiest....

Meet the rodents of the world in this illustrated guide to 21 species of rascally creatures What is the smallest rodent in the world? What is the biggest? How long can rodents live? How do they find mates? Find out all this and more...

Designed for beginning birders and nature enthusiasts alike, this easy-to-use guide presents sixty-one of the most common species of birds in the greater Atlanta area. The guide features large color photographs throughout for immediate identification and is conveniently organized by bird size, starting with...

The only volume to deal specifically with the mid-Atlantic region, this practical guide describes in detail the 88 terrestrial mammals found there as well as the 33 marine species that inhabit the offshore waters. The authors offer expert descriptions of each species, including feeding...

Which sea creature is the greatest? Is it the one with the most venom, the greatest diver, the one with blue blood, or the best rotating eyes? Or is it the master of disguise, the one with the best light, the most slime, or...

Marked by its superb natural beauty, Costa Rica has the greatest percentage of preserved land of any nation worldwide; nearly a third of the country is protected in national parks, reserves, and refuges. The wildlife that abounds in these tropical areas includes a stunning...

Children who are just learning to read will love to discover the changes that turn a caterpillar into a butterfly. Experience the exciting journey from the cocoon to the skies Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a...

Since that fateful day when the first wolf decided to stay close to human hunters, humans and their various animal companions have thrived far beyond nearly all wild species on earth. Tameness is the key trait in the domestication of cats, dogs, horses, cows,...

The controversial story of one infamous breed of dog--a New York Times Bestseller ("Animals" list). When Bronwen Dickey brought her new dog home, she saw no traces of the infamous viciousness in her affectionate pit bull. Which made her wonder: How had the breed--beloved...

Since the last edition of this definitive textbook was published in 2013, much has happened in the field of animal behavior. In this fourth edition, Lee Alan Dugatkin draws on cutting-edge new work not only to update and expand on the studies presented, but...