Zoology

Vertebrate Life distills the necessary information from vertebrate anatomy, physiology, ecology, and behavioral studies and then helps students see important connections across levels of biological scale. The result is students come to understand how organisms function effectively in their environments and how lineages of...

Gorgeous eyelashes. Flashy feathers. Silky hair. You'll see the animals in this book are far from drab and dull. Outstanding photos combined with high-interest text perfectly supports reluctant or struggling readers.Author: Megan Cooley PetersonPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.60w...

This is the fourth book in the Super Animals series, beautifully illustrated nonfiction about special animals. For little biologists ages 5 years and up. The nine animals in this book make a lot of noise. Do you want to know how and why they...

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic...

Discovery: Build the Shark offers a unique building and learning experience as kids learn all about sharks and use the 35 cardstock pieces to build their own great white shark model! Sharks are among the oldest creatures on the planet--perhaps even older than the...

A party of jays, a parade of elephants, a stench of skunks, and so many more make up this delightfully funny and informative picture book about animal group names Packed with vibrant art, young readers will not only learn what we call certain groups...

Discover the Science of (not so) Imaginary Creatures"The sheer depth of material covered in its pages is amazing"...." ―Fortean Times Magazine#1 Bestseller in the Occult and Unexplained MysteriesThis is a book about monsters. From an early age we are taught that monsters do not...

This collection of twenty-two poems explores the fascinating lives of North American nocturnal animals. When the sun goes down, many animals come out. Crickets chirp their crickety song hoping to attract a mate. Cougars bury their leftovers for later, leaving few clues for others...

Unlike the name suggests mealworms are not worms. These insects are the larvae of darkling beetles In this early stage of life, mealworms clean up after others. They scavenge for leftovers, and eat, eat, eat This fact-filled title is sure to satisfy the beginning...

A stunning celebration of birds and why we love them. Gorgeous, close-up photographs highlight the magic in every feather, with enchanting essays about how birds touch our lives. Our lives intertwine with birds like no other wild creature. Every day birds warm our hearts,...

An easy reader about hair--and all the things you can do with it--that's perfect for fans of classic Dr. Seuss concept books like The Foot Book and The Eye Book This super-simple, rhymed riff features a charming cast of human and animal characters sporting...

Super insectos, una impresionante enciclopedia visual de las criaturas más pequeñas del mundo animal, muestra increíbles hazañas de resistencia, defensa, fuerza y velocidad. Adéntrate en el mundo oculto de los artrópodos para mostrarte algunas de las más asombrosas criaturas de nuestro planeta. Este magnífico...

The next edition in the Everything You Need to Know About series takes readers to the prehistoric era when creatures like Smilodons, Pterodactyls and the Megatooth Shark ruled the land, air, and sea. Everything You Need to Know about Dinosaurs is packed with images,...

The first in a line of adventures within the National Geographic Kids Chapters series, Crocodile Encounters will surely prove to be one of the most exciting. Follow along with National Geographic explorer Brady Barr as he crawls into a muddy hole just barely big...

For many of us, the buzzing of a bee elicits panic. But the next time you hear that low droning sound, look closer: the bee has navigated to this particular spot for a reason using a fascinating set of tools. She may be using...

A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselflies Dragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects. Large, brightly colored, active in the daytime, and displaying complex and interesting behaviors, they have existed since the days of the dinosaurs, and they continue to...

A captivating exploration of the homing instinct in animals, and what it means for human happiness and survival, from the celebrated naturalist and author of Mind of the Raven, Why We Run, and Life Everlasting.Acclaimed scientist and author Bernd Heinrich has returned every year...

This beginning reader title introduces Apatosaurus by covering when it lived, what it looked like, what it ate, and where some of its fossils have been found. This title is a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to the Common...

Insects make up two-thirds of all the creatures identified on the planet! What makes insects so good at surviving? Their adaptations! Come learn about the weird and wonderful insects, including ones that look like fallen leaves. Discover how honey bees learn from each other,...

Speed is key to escaping predators. Fleeing to Survive covers how a variety of animals flee, whether it's on land or in the air or water.Author: Laura PerdewPublisher: Kids CorePublished: 08/01/2022Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.80h x 7.60w x 0.20dISBN: 9781644947661Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level:...