Zoology
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Spiders and Their KinEnjoy and Learn Expert Knowledge Easy-to-Read This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes: Their characteristics and habitsGrowth, courtship and enemiesWhere they...
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SharkabetIt's Jaws all over again in this thrilling, chilling alphabet book for kids. Sharks, both living and extinct, lurk throughout its pages so kids can learn amazing facts about these dangerous and bizarre animals from the deep.Featuring Ray Troll's spectacular fishy art, Sharkabet takes...
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BeehiveAcclaimed author Jorey Hurley shows us how bees make and store honey in this bold and graphic picture book that includes informative backmatter on the process. With just one word on each page and the vivid illustrations Joey Hurley is known for, Beehive showcases...
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BaboonAuthor: Katie GillespiePublisher: Av2Published: 09/30/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackISBN: 9781791144111Audience: Ages 9-12
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Aye-AyesWith wide eyes, ears like sonar dishes, and freakishly long middle fingers, aye-ayes are an animal unlike any other, and curious and reluctant readers alike will be eager to discover how these lemurs use their unique features. Through carefully leveled text, detailed infographics that...
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Caterpillars of Eastern North America: A Guide to Identification and Natural HistoryThis lavishly illustrated guide will enable you to identify the caterpillars of nearly 700 butterflies and moths found east of the Mississippi. The more than 1,200 color photographs and two dozen line drawings include numerous exceptionally striking images. The giant silk moths, tiger moths,...
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The Secret Life of FliesDr. McAlister has captured her affection for the Diptera in The Secret Life of Flies, a short, rich book by turns informative and humorous, both a hymn of praise to her favorite creatures and a gleeful attempt to give readers the willies. -- New...
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The Little Book of Insects: A Guide to Beetles, Flies, Ants, Bees, and MoreFrom beetles to flies, termites to mantises, meet the creepy, crawly critters that make up some of the world's estimated thirty million insect species!The Little Book of Insects, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to some of the world's most...
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Animals Have JobsAnimals are busy! Sea dragon fathers care for babies. Eagle parents build giant nests. Sea lions stand guard for one another. In every animal community, animals have jobs to do, just like people! Accessible and fun K-3 level information reveals the animal world to...
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Ultimate Sticker Book: Butterflies: More Than 60 Reusable Full-Color Stickers [With Stickers]Kids will explore discover beautiful winged creatures with this butterfly sticker book. From cocoon to complete butterfly, nature and insect lovers will have a blast learning about their life cycles. Each Ultimate Sticker Book presents an array of colorful, photographic stickers of baby animals...
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The Secret Life of Corals: Sex, War and Rocks That Don't RollWhen we think of coral reefs we tend to think of beautiful rock-like structures teaming with colorful fish and other marine life. But what exactly are the "corals" in the coral reef? What are these creatures that start out very small and then have...
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Why Peacocks?: An Unlikely Search for Meaning in the World's Most Magnificent BirdAn acclaimed journalist seeks to understand the mysterious allure of peacocks--and in the process discovers unexpected and valuable life lessons. 2022 Carnegie Medal for Excellence Longlist Selection When Sean Flynn's neighbor in North Carolina texted "Any chance you guys want a peacock? No kidding!"...
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Crazy about CatsDid you know that the fishing cat has partially webbed paws for catching fish? Or that pumas can leap over 15 feet into trees? There are roughly 38 species of cats today, each one superbly adapted to their environment - whether that be in...
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Crabs: A Global Natural HistoryA richly illustrated natural history of the world's crabs that examines their diversity, ecology, anatomy, behavior, and more This lavishly illustrated book offers a remarkable look at the world's crabs. More than 7,000 crab species, in 100 different families, are known today. Their unique...
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Just You and Me: Remarkable Relationships in the WildCelebrate perfect partnerships in nature with this fascinating rhyming picture book exploring symbiosis with vibrant illustrations and fun facts that will delight young animal enthusiasts. All over the world, unlikely pairs of plants and animals work together. Under the sea, the stinging anemone protects...
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The Beast of BitesAnimal Planet star and Emmy Award-winning host of YouTube's Brave Wilderness Coyote Peterson is back, and this time he's being BITTEN by some of Earth's wildest beasts in this full-color adventure, perfect for fans of The King of Sting and all animal enthusiasts.In The...
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Bugs EverywhereThere are bugs everywhere Some of them live in jungles, some of them underwater, and some certainly live in your house. And all of them are fascinating Britta Teckentrup's work will enthral budding entomologists. This nonfiction volume from a much-loved illustrator simply sparks with...
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Animals Live in HomesA bear sleeps in a den. A snake might coil around a branch to rest. A crab carries its home on its back! Find out where all kinds of animals live--in the water, up in the trees, or burrowed underground. Accessible and fun K-3...
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One Million InsectsA fascinating welcome to the wonderful world of insects' - LoveReading4Kids 'Fun, inspiring, and well researched.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review A beautifull illustrated tour of some of the world's most fascinating insects, perfect for readers 8+. Did you know that without insects, humankind...
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Animal Studies: The Key ConceptsPrefaced with a brief introduction to the field of animal studies, the text explores the key influential terms, topics and debates which have had a major impact on the field, and that students are most likely to encounter in their animal studies classes. Animal...
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