Zoology
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Owls in Our Yard!: The Story of AlfieIn the spring of 2019, ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in little Alfie, a bedraggled Eastern Screech Owl chick who quickly became part of their family. With the Safinas' care and expertise, the little owl grew, learned to hunt on her...
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Maps for PenguinsPenguins don't really need maps, but you can use the ones in this book to follow along with them and lots of other traveling animals--from butterflies to whales--whether their treks be long or short, all around the world.Author: Tracey TurnerPublisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersPublished: 03/01/2023Pages:...
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Lifesize Baby AnimalsStep into the book to discover how YOU measure up against some of the world's most incredible baby animals in this playful introduction to the natural world that features LIFESIZE illustrations.Author: Sophy HennPublisher: Kane/Miller Book PublishersPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.40lbsSize: 11.60h x 12.60w...
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Haiku, Ew!: Celebrating the Disgusting Side of NatureNature is beautiful! It's magnificent! It's amazing! And it's also super gross!Fourteen hilariously icky haiku present the grosser side of nature. Check out flamingos that keep cool by pooping on their legs. And butterflies that emerge from oozy caterpillar soup. The haiku are accompanied...
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Extreme AnimalsAs a species, humans tend to view ourselves as the top of the natural order for our exceptional intelligence and emotional depth, but there are many other metrics for determining what makes a species remarkable. This volume looks at some of the world's strongest,...
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Curious about WormsWhat's wiggling around underground . . . and underwater? Worms They're more than just the squiggly things on a fish hook. Worms live in the earth, in the sea, in other bodies of water, and even inside insects or animals. They can be round...
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Crocodile vs. DeinosuchusIt's a fight between two fierce armored reptiles! Today's crocodiles are powerful, sneaky hunters. But millions of years ago, the deinosuchus was one of the biggest predators of its time. Learn what makes these similar beasts so dangerous. Then decide which of the fearsome...
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Cattle and People: Interdisciplinary Approaches to an Ancient RelationshipThis volume originates in a conference session that took place at the 2018 International Council of Archaeozoology conference in Ankara, Turkey, entitled "Humans and Cattle: Interdisciplinary Perspectives to an Ancient Relationship." The aim of the session was to bring together zooarchaeologists and their colleagues...
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Caterpillars of North America: Easily Identify 90 Common Butterflies and MothsGet this handy guide to caterpillars found throughout North America, and learn how to identify them.The metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly or moth is one of nature's most amazing wonders. While their transformations into winged pollinators tend to get much of the attention, caterpillars...
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Animal Camouflage in a DesertEveryone loves being wowed and tricked by hard-to-spot animals, and this book doesn't disappoint. Each double-page spread presents a stunning photo of a camouflaged animal hiding in plain sight in its desert habitat--if you can find it!Author: Ruth OwenPublisher: Ruby Tuesday BooksPublished: 02/01/2024Pages: 24Binding...
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Animal AdaptationsAuthor: National Science Teachers AssociationPublisher: National Science Teachers AssociationPublished: 04/01/2018Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.50lbsSize: 16.00h x 12.00w x 0.30dISBN: 9781681405964Audience: Ages 9-12About the AuthorThe National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), founded in 1944 and headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, is the largest organization in the world...
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Wonderdog: The Science of Dogs and Their Unique Friendship with HumansA celebration of dogs, the scientists who've lived alongside them, and how canines have been key to advancements in science for the betterment of all species. Almost everywhere there are humans on planet Earth, there are dogs. But what do dogs know and understand...
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Wild Carnivores of New MexicoIn this first-ever landmark study of New Mexico's wild carnivores, Jean-Luc E. Cartron and Jennifer K. Frey have assembled a team of leading southwestern biologists to explore the animals and the major issues that shape their continued presence in the state and region. The...
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The Great Wolf Rescue: Saving the Red WolvesRed wolves had been hunted until only fourteen survived in the wild. So scientists hatched a daring plan--capture all of the wild red wolves and breed them in captivity. Discover the story of their recovery.Author: Sandra MarklePublisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)Published: 03/05/2024Pages: 40Binding Type: Library...
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Restoring the Balance: What Wolves Tell Us about Our Relationship with NatureWolves on a wilderness island illuminate lessons on the environment, extinction, and life.For more than a quarter century, celebrated biologist John Vucetich has studied the wolves, and the moose that sustain them, of the boreal forest of Isle Royale National Park, an island in...
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PelicansA look at pelicans, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their flexible gular pouches, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their vulnerability to pollution in the world today.Author: Melissa GishPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 10/03/2017Pages: 48Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.62lbsSize: 10.40h x 9.30w x 0.20dISBN: 9781628324358Audience: Ages...
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Natural Enemies: An Introduction to Biological ControlThis second edition of Natural Enemies will give students, professionals, and anyone wishing to learn the basics of biological control a fully updated and thorough introduction. The book discusses the huge diversity of organisms used in the control of pests, weeds and plant pathogens,...
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Leafcutter AntsZoom into the tiny but incredibly busy world of a colony of leafcutter ants. Stunning macro photography will allow young readers to get up close to these fascinating and industrious insects as they get to work cutting leaves and carrying them back to their...
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Komodo Island and Other Places Ruled by AnimalsFrom reptile islands to monkeys that hang out in volcanic pools, this book is sure to keep you reading. Full-color photographs and fun traveler's checklists help bring these amazing places to you.Author: Tom JacksonPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 8.80h x...
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Fire Escape: How Animals and Plants Survive WildfiresA timely middle grade nonfiction overview of the incredible ways animals detect, respond, and adapt to wildfires, as well as how climate change is affecting the frequency and severity of these devastating events in nature. Goats and beavers. Drones and parachutes. Pinecones and beetles....
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