Zoology
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Anti-Freeze, Leaf Costumes, and Other Fabulous Fish AdaptationsA 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...
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Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird AdaptationsA 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...
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Lepidopteran Zoology: How to Keep Moths, Butterflies, Caterpillars, and ChrysalisesOrin McMonigle's series of insect-rearing guidebooks for beginning and advanced entomological enthusiasts has a new addition focusing on raising butterflies and moths through all their stages. Orin provides advice and examples from a diverse selection of species (North American natives as well as some...
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Strange Creatures Seldom Seen: Giant Beavers, Sasquatch, Manipogos, and Other Mystery Animals in Manitoba and BeyondPeople see strange things up North, and John Warms has collected stories of some very strange creatures in his travels throughout Manitoba and beyond. From well-known mystery animals like Sasquatch and lake monsters to lesser-known cryptids like giant beavers, "beaver ducks," and "underwater moose,"...
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Dragons in Zoology, Cryptozoology, and CultureOf all the countless legendary beasts that have been conjured forth from the seemingly limitless capacity of the human imagination, none can remotely compare with the dragon for its sheer diversity of form, its symbolic significance, and its cross-cultural presence. Dragons are everywhere-still glimpsed...
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Beekeeping Mentor in a BookThis book takes you through a year of beekeeping without chemicals, with the assumption you are a complete beginner. Every other chapter is focused on a month of the year while the chapters between pick an applicable topic to explore further. This is not...
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Der Praktische Imker, Natürliche BienenzuchtDieses Buch handelt davon, wie man Bienen auf nat rliche und praktische Weise mit m glichst geringen Eingriffen z chtet, ohne Sch dlings- und andere Krankheitsbehandlungen anwenden zu m ssen. Es geht also um eine einfache, praktische Bienenzucht. Es geht darum, Ihnen weniger Arbeit...
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High Mysticism: A Series of Twelve Studies in the Wisdom of the Sages of the Ages2013 Reprint of 1933 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. American writer, educator, theologian, and feminist pioneer EMMA CURTIS HOPKINS (1849-1925) may well be the most important woman in the history of religion in the United States....
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FalconsA basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of falcons, Earth's fast-flying birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peregrine falcons are such good fliers.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2017Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.84lbsSize: 11.30h x 9.20w...
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Amazing Animals GeckosA basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of geckos, the colorful climbing lizards. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how geckos became Hawaiian good-luck charms.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2015Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.30h x 9.10w x 0.30dISBN:...
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IguanasA look at iguanas, including their habitats, physical characteristics such as their dewlaps, behaviors, relationships with humans, and their protected status in the world today.Author: Melissa GishPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 07/15/2015Pages: 48Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 1.12lbsSize: 10.82h x 9.90w x 0.12dISBN: 9781608185672Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading...
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Amazing Animals VulturesA basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of vultures, the carrion-eating birds of prey. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why vultures are bald.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2015Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.30h x 9.10w x 0.30dISBN: 9781608184927Audience:...
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TortoisesA basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of tortoises, the slow moving shelled reptiles. Also included is a retelling of Aesop's famous fable about the tortoise and the hare.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.30h x 9.00w...
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Animals Reviewed: Starred Ratings of Our Feathered, Finned, and Furry FriendsAre you ready to #RateASpecies? Zoos and aquariums have poked wild fun at their animal friends--and their "product reviews" will leave your pack howling! Packed with adorable animal photos and laced with wit and humor, Animals Reviewed is a must-read for animal lovers of...
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Bees, Wasps, and Ants: The Indispensable Role of Hymenoptera in GardensFew insects are more important than bees, wasps, and ants. They maintain the garden's biological balance, fertilize vegetables, fruits, and flowers, and recycle nutrients within the soil. It's no exaggeration to say that a garden can't be understood without an understanding of its insects....
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The Torah Encyclopedia of the Animal KingdomThis monumental works presents a complete picture of the animal kingdom in Jewish thought.Author: Muze on Ha- Teva, Nosson SlifkinPublisher: MaggidPublished: 05/21/2015Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 4.35lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.50w x 1.30dISBN: 9781592644049This title is only available via back order
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Venom: The Secrets of Nature's Deadliest WeaponVenom brings readers face to face with some of the most dangerous creatures on the planet, including jellyfish, snakes, and wasps, as it uncovers the story of venom. The book explores how venom is used for predation, defense, competition, and communication by an incredible...
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A Dazzle of DragonfliesFrom fossils and folklore to life cycles and the latest in digital imaging techniques, A Dazzle of Dragonflies will take you into the far-reaching and sometimes secret world of one of our most beneficial insects. The guides are two of the most experienced and...
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They Live in the Sky: Invisible Incredible UFOs Around UsConstable'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...
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Australia's Dangerous Animals: A Folding Pocket Guide to Potentially Harmful SpeciesOne of the most the most dangerous places for humans to live on earth, Australia is home to a variety of creatures that can severely injure humans on land and in the water. From the giant saltwater crocodile and great white shark to the...
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