Biology
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Speed, Strength, and StealthWhen these animals face a dangerous situation, they either run away, stay and fight, or hide from sight. Find out which of your favorite animals are masters of speed, strength, and stealth.Author: Barbara Fox, Jody S. RakePublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/01/2012Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize:...
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PuppiesPuppies are born with a fully developed sense of smell. Get a first look at how these lovable household pets grow up, eat, and play.Author: Colleen SextonPublisher: Blastoff! ReadersPublished: 01/01/2008Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.45lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.50w x 0.40dISBN: 9781600141706Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading...
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Las Setas (Mushrooms)In Mushrooms, beginning readers will learn to identify different kinds of mushrooms. Photos and carefully leveled text provide defining details for each kind, where to find it, and whether or not it is safe to touch or eat. A comprehensive back matter feature quizzes...
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Behold the Beautiful Dung BeetleDung is a precious pile of food and drink for these beetles. Simple science text and dramatic illustrations give a close-up view of the fascinating world of the dung beetle. When an animal lightens its load, dung beetles race to the scene. They battle...
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Queens of the Jungle: Meet the Female Animals Who Rule the Animal Kingdom!Discover the coolest female animals in the natural world with biologist Dr. Carly Anne York. Male lions are often referred to as the "Kings of the Jungle" because they are thought to be the strongest, bravest, and fiercest animals in the world. This is...
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Twas the Night Before Solstice: A story about the natural origins of Western Holiday TraditionsDo YOU know why Santa comes down a chimney? Or what red spotted psychedelic amanita mushrooms have to do with Christmas? We borrowed the cadence from the beloved holiday poem- one certainly written by someone else than the author who gets all the credit-...
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Spring in WashingtonSince first published in 1947, Spring in Washington has become a beloved classic of nature writing. It is now brought back into print, complete with the original drawings by Francis L. Jaques."As I reflect on the multitude of books published and read over the...
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My Sense of SmellWhen you sniff some milk that's bad, you smell the horrible, sour smell. When freshly baked cookies come out of the oven, the smell is wonderful. All day, every day, your sense of smell is hard at work. Explore how your nose, nerve cells,...
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Little Monsters of the Ocean: Metamorphosis Under the WavesBizarre creatures are floating around in our oceans--squishy, slimy, spiky-headed monsters. And they're not even grown up yet! These kids have to go through some drastic changes before they get to be adults. Everyone knows that caterpillars and tadpoles go through metamorphosis, but so...
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I Believe in MeI believe in me.There's nothing I can't do.That's what you have taught me, and I believe in you!I Believe in Me by Emma Dodd is a heartwarming and uplifting book with a message about having faith in oneself. The story features a baby crocodile...
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Chironomidae Larvae, Vol. 2: Chironomini: Biology and Ecology of the ChironominiChironomids are a group of non-biting midges, the larvae of which are important in aquatic ecosystems. This book is an invaluable tool for aquatic ecologists and water quality management covering the most important tribes Chironomini and Pseudochironomini. It presents a wealth of information for...
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Brain Booster Bugs: Over 100 Brain-Boosting Activities That Make Learning Easy and FunLearn all the essential facts about bugs with over 100 mind-boggling activities that make learning easy and fun.How do some insects glow in the dark? Why do spiders spin webs? How do bees make honey? Brain Booster Bugs covers all these questions and more!...
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Book of the MicroscopeThis book brings a world of teeny creatures and tiny details vividly to life. Packed with exciting facts and amazing photographs, it includes practical, hands-on activities, for those with and without a microscope at home.Author: Alice JamesPublisher: Usborne BooksPublished: 06/04/2024Pages: 64Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 1.42lbsSize:...
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Bionic AnimalsAn elephant lost part of a front leg and had trouble getting around. How could people help? With science! Experts used trial and error to find the best model for the elephant's new leg and then they built it. From dogs to sea turtles,...
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Bionic AnimalsAn elephant lost part of a front leg and had trouble getting around. How could people help? With science! Experts used trial and error to find the best model for the elephant's new leg and then they built it. From dogs to sea turtles,...
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Photograph 51"Ziegler's thoughtful, empathetic play brings home with bitter comedy the unlovely male-domination of this world in the 1950s ... glorious." IndependentLondon 1953. Scientists are on the verge of discovering what they call the secret of life: the DNA double helix. Providing the key is...
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Fundamentos de Ecología: Visiones acerca de la complejidad de los Ecosistemas, la Biodiversidad, el Cambio climático y la Sustentabilidad en elEl inicio del nuevo milenio ha conocido un espectacular auge de la Ecología y en general de las ciencias ambientales. Pareciera que el hombre ha tomado conciencia del peligro que supone la explotación incontrolada e irracional de los recursos naturales, la contaminación a gran...
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Understanding Pandemics and EpidemicsThe massive global impacts of COVID-19 made the issue of pandemics and epidemics a major concern among the public, politicians, doctors, and the scientific community. However, it is far from the first pandemic, and experts suggest that it almost certainly will not be the...
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Understanding CancerLess than a century ago, the prognosis for those diagnosed with cancer tended to be bleak. However, in recent decades massive strides have been made in the understanding and treatment of cancer. This volume examines the advancements that have occurred in cancer research, including...
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The Secret Life of BugsInspire the next generation to look after the world around them with The Secret Life of Bugs, a collection of delightful stories and engaging facts. Let Luna, a friendly ladybird, lead you through this beautiful first guide to bug life. Learn about bug habitats...
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