Zoology

Animals Illustrated mixes fun-filled animal facts suitable for the youngest of readers 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...

Advance praise for Flies Stephen A. Marshall has delivered one of the most beautiful and useful accounts of insect life ever written. -- Edward O. Wilson, Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard University Meticulously researched and illustrated with more than 2000 color photographs taken by the...

A guide to baby animals for aspiring readers Developed in collaboration with the Smithsonian and esteemed literary childhood expert Dr. Adria Klein, Smithsonian All-Star Readers Pre-Level 1: Adorable Baby Animals encourages reading comprehension while introducing cute and cuddly creatures. After building reading skills with...

This is the big book of learning animals. Expect to see your child's eyes grow big with wonder as he/she opens a copy of this book. There are so many random facts to learn and pretty pictures to see within the pages of this...

Why should you learn about the ant family? Well, because of the lessons they teach you about family, teamwork and ecological importance. The facts that you need to know about these colonies are presented in a fun way to encourage reading and learning. Don't...

When summer heats up, animals find ways to stay cool. In A Cool Summer Tail animals wonder how humans stay cool too. Do they dig under the dirt, grow special summer hair, or only come out at night? This sequel to the popular A...

A kindergarten-level introduction to rabbits, covering their growth process, behaviors, the backyard habitats they call home, and such defining features as their long ears.Author: Lori DittmerPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 08/28/2018Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.40w x 0.10dISBN: 9781628326017Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.3Point...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of raccoons, the ring-tailed North American mammals. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why raccoons have masked faces.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 08/15/2017Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.10dISBN: 9781628323658Audience:...

A nonfiction picture book about the incredible power of bizarre adaptations to keep mammals alive and thriving! In Stink Fights, Earwax, and Other Marvelous Mammal Adaptations, children ages 5 to 8 learn how lemurs settle arguments and how earwax helps a whale's sense of...

A nonfiction picture book that explores the amazing adaptations that keep certain species of bird alive and soaring Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense Sound...

A fascinating nonfiction picture book about how fish adapt to their various underwater environments! When might a fancy leaf costume be useful for a fish? And how do fish in Antarctica keep from freezing? In Antifreeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish Adaptations, children...

This photographic atlas, developed over twenty years of teaching in the field, expedites the work of the zooarchaeologist by integrating both osteology and wildlife ecology into a single volume. Zooarchaeology, the study of animal remains found at archaeological sites, is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring...

What do grizzly bear cubs eat? Where do baby raccoons sleep? And how does a baby otter learn to swim? Every baby mammal, from a tiny harvest mouse pinky to a fierce lion cub, needs food, shelter, love, and a family. Filled with illustrations...

Constable's first full-length book reissued, which reveals otherwise hidden creatures and objects traversing our skies that were exposed with his groundbreaking infrared photo techniques. Also covered is a series of telepathic communications the author had developed with what was claimed to be an extraterrestrial...

Perhaps the top wildlife viewing area on earth, the legendary game reserves of the Serengeti and Maasai Mara attract millions of tourists each year seeking an unparalleled opportunity to view a vast array of wildlife in their natural habitat. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights...

What kind of families do animal babies have? All different kinds Charming text and sweet illustrations introduce a wolf pup cared for by the pack, a young orangutan snuggling with its mother high in a tree, a poison dart frog tadpole riding piggyback on...

Look! Bugs! Learn how busy and necessary these creatures can be-from the strange and unusual to the bright and colorful! Look! Bugs!They creep, hop, fly, or ride.Turn the page.There are lots inside. Explore this beautifully written and illustrated book to learn all about the...

The Secret Lives of Animals is the perfect mix of field guide know-how and armchair entertainment. In addition to the standard field guide notes and range maps, the meat of the book will offer up "spark moments" in nature--something fascinating or memorable that catches...

Principles of Musical Acoustics focuses on the basic principles in the science and technology of music. Musical examples and specific musical instruments demonstrate the principles. The book begins with a study of vibrations and waves, in that order. These topics constitute the basic physical...

From hermit crabs that make a home out of anything they can find to tiny termites that build tall towers, animals of all kinds are architects! In this engaging nonfiction reader, elementary children will learn about these amazing animal architects and the things they...