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The Wild Elephant and the Method of Capturing and Taming it in CeylonThe Wild Elephant and the Method of Capturing and Taming it in CeylonIn this volume, the chapters descriptive of the structure and habits of the wild elephant are reprinted for the sixth time from a larger work,1 published originally in 1859. Since the appearance...
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What Do Bees Think About?Explore the mind of a bee and learn what drives its behavior. Have you ever observed a bee up close and wondered what was going on inside its head? Like ours, insects' brains take up most of the space in their heads, but their...
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The Pig Who Sang to the Moon: The Emotional World of Farm AnimalsJeffrey Moussaieff Masson's groundbreaking bestseller, When Elephants Weep, was the first book since Darwin's time to explore emotions in the animal kingdom, particularly from animals in the wild. Now, he focuses exclusively on the contained world of the farm animal, revealing startling, irrefutable evidence...
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The (Big) Year That Flew by: Twelve Months, Six Continents, and the Ultimate Birding RecordAn epic tale of one passionate birder's record-breaking adventure through 40 countries over 6 continents--in just one year--to see 6,852 bird species, rare and common, before many go extinct.When Arjan Dwarshuis first heard of the "Big Year"--the legendary record for birdwatching--he was twenty years...
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National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book of BirdsThis adorable reference introduces young readers to birds of all kinds: big and small, flyers and swimmers, colorful and plain. They'll find backyard favorites, such as robins and cardinals and be introduced to more unique species that inhabit rain forests and deserts around the...
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Maria Sibylla Merian's Metamorphosis: One Woman's Discovery of the Transformation of Butterflies and InsectsDiscover the trailblazing work of artist-naturalist Maria Sibylla Merian in this beautifully illustrated volume on the life cycle of butterflies and moths. Maria Sibylla Merian is one of the greatest artist-naturalists of the seventeenth century. Her work documenting the life cycle and transformation of...
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Mammalia: An Illustrated Guide to the World of MammalsA breathtaking visual encyclopedia of the world's most fascinating mammalsFeaturing more than 125 amazing mammals and hundreds of vintage zoological illustrations, Mammalia is the gorgeous guide to the mammal class (a.k.a. home to you and me!). Enchanting artwork from some of the world's most...
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Komodo Dragons: Nature's Biggest LizardKomodo dragons are the biggest lizards in the world. They have venomous saliva and use their claws to take down prey. Explore the lives of these giant lizards and discover what they eat, where they live, and more!Author: Jackie GoluskyPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages:...
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Birds of the Middle East Third EditionA fully revised edition of the acclaimed field guide to the birds of the Middle East The Middle East is home to some of the most spectacular birdlife in the world. This field guide covers all species--including vagrants--found in the Arabian Peninsula (including Socotra),...
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Animals Everywhere: Animal Habitats Around the WorldA stunning book about the incredible biodiversity that can be found on planet earth, each spread detailing each habitat and the animals that live there. Taking readers on a journey to the hot sands of the Sahara desert, the underwater kingdom of the Great...
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Adi's Animal AdventuresIn this children's book about animals, join Adi, a nonbinary middle schooler, as they share fun animal facts for kids. "Adi is a great role model, proving that LGBTQIA+ kids can become whatever they want to become. This book educates and empowers--and you can't...
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Who Would Win? (Set)Which wild animals would win a deadly fight? Find out in this awesome set! Students and young readers explore the facts and characteristics between two wild animals. Facts and photos provide a contrast between two different creatures, comparing their brain structures, bodies, behaviors, and...
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The Road to Fox HollowUnveiling the Enigmatic World of Gray Foxes: The Road to Fox Hollow Chronicles Bill Leikam's Extraordinary JourneyJoin Bill Leikam, known as the Fox Guy, on an awe-inspiring exploration of the hidden realm of gray foxes nestled along the San Francisco Bay. Through his daily...
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Moths of the World: A Natural HistoryA marvelously illustrated guide to the world's moths With more than 160,000 named species, moths are a familiar sight to most of us, flickering around lights, pollinating wildflowers about meadows and gardens, and as unwelcome visitors to our woolens. They come in a variety...
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Land Snails of the Great Smoky Mountains and the Southern AppalachiansLand Snails of the Great Smoky Mountains and Southern Appalachians is the result of extensive research as part of Discover Life in America's All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (ATBI). The mollusca research began in 1999 and continued through 2013 with support from several mini-grants through...
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Birds of Italy: Second EditionThe definitive photographic guide to the amazing avifauna of Italy. From the Alps and Dolomites in the north to the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea, Italy has a diverse range of natural habitats. The country is also a migration path across Europe and Africa,...
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Bird Pellets: A Complete Photographic GuideThis book is the first comprehensive guide to bird pellets, the undigested remains of food that form together into a ball or sausage-like shape and are regurgitated. It showcases the range of pellets that different bird species produce, including owls, hawks, falcons, corvids such...
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Animal Camouflage in a ForestEveryone 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 forest habitat--if you can find it!Author: Ruth OwenPublisher: Ruby Tuesday BooksPublished: 02/01/2024Pages: 24Binding...
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American MastodonThe American mastodon thundered through the Ice Age. With its powerful tusks and large size, few predators challenged this prehistoric beast. Readers learn about this mighty plant eater from engaging text and bold illustrations reviewed by Smithsonian experts.Author: Kathryn ClayPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 32Binding...
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Whale Sharks: Nature's Biggest FishWhale Sharks are the largest fish on Earth. Each one has its own unique pattern of spots. Explore the lives of whale sharks and learn how they get so big, how they eat, and more!Author: Jackie GoluskyPublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2024Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight:...
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