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Why Do We Need Bats?Discover why BATS are important to our world in this photo-filled nonfiction book for budding young scientists. Does the spooky image of a bat scare you? These unusual mammals are good for much more than a fright. Bats help pollinate plants. They help keep...
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True or False? SharksAuthor: World BookPublisher: World Book, Inc.Published: 09/01/2023Pages: 98Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.91lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.44dISBN: 9780716654261This title is not returnable
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Studies on the Taxonomy of Crustaceans: Professor Ruiyu Liu Memorial VolumeThis volume is devoted to the memory of the eminent carcinologist Professor Ruiyu Liu (1922-2012) of the Institute of Oceanology of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Qingdao, China. Since 1949, Professor Liu had devoted his life to studying taxonomy, systematics, ecology, zoogeography and aquaculture and...
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Siberian Tiger vs. Saber-Tooth CatIt's a battle between two fearsome, fanged beasts! Today, the Siberian tiger holds the record as the world's biggest cat. But in prehistoric times, the saber-tooth cat held that title as it prowled the land for prey. Learn what makes these similar animals such...
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Rhinoceros vs. TriceratopsIt's a clash between two horned beasts! The rhinoceros is one of the largest animals living on land today. But millions of years ago, the triceratops was one of the biggest and most powerful beasts of its time. Learn what makes these similar creatures...
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Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners: 20 Mysteries of Honey Bee Behavior SolvedA biologist's up-close account of how he and fellow biologists cracked long-standing puzzles about honey bee behavior Piping Hot Bees and Boisterous Buzz-Runners takes readers inside a world seldom seen even by beekeepers, shedding light on twenty of the most compelling mysteries of honey...
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Pavlov's Legacy: How and What Animals LearnPavlov claimed that his experiments with dogs would transform the study of psychology and the treatment of mental illness. His work inspired researchers to study how animals learn to traverse mazes, avoid shocks, or press levers to obtain food, and also to compare the...
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National Geographic Kids Everything Pets: Furry Facts, Photos, and Fun-Unleashed!Let the fur fly with tons of photos and facts about our animal friends. Did you know that a cat's top speed is about 31 miles per hour, that a dog can make about 100 different facial expressions, or that many birds' feathers weigh...
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Mammals UnlockedBehold the wild world of mammals! How does a platypus fight? Where does a marmot spend the winter? When does a camel need water? Unlock the answer to all these secrets and more in this illustrated guide to the world's most interesting mammals. Fuzzy,...
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Just Joking CatsYou'll purr with delight at the latest Just Joking, this time all about cats Discover crazy cat pictures and captions, laugh-out-loud lists, kitty knock-knocks, funny puns, tongue twisters, and more to share with friends and family. Plus read hilarious profiles of 10 real-life cat-lebrities....
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Guess My Animal!: Endangered Species Charades; A Roaring, Dancing, Wiggling Game for the Whole Family!Learn about 40 endangered animals and their wild and wacky behaviors with this interactive card game featuring a pull-out poster showing every animal, and a colorful booklet with more fascinating facts about their habitat, diet, and behavior. The charade activities in the card game...
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Great White Shark vs. MegalodonIt's a battle between two terrifying, tooth-filled predators! The great white shark is today's largest predatory fish. But millions of years ago, megalodon ruled the seas as the ocean's deadliest hunter. Learn what makes these similar monsters of the sea so deadly. Then decide...
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Great Lakes Wildlife Nature Activity Book: Games & Activities for Young Nature EnthusiastsWaterford Press understands the importance of teaching our children well. We also know that learning can be enhanced when information is presented in an entertaining format. Designed to complement the curriculum for ages 8 - 12, our Great Lakes Wildlife Nature Activity Book features...
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Evolution of Cenozoic Land Mammal Faunas and Ecosystems: 25 Years of the Now Database of Fossil MammalsThis volume presents an array of different case studies which take as primary material data sourced from the NOW ('New and Old Worlds') database of fossil mammals. The NOW database was one of the very first large paleobiological databases, and since 1996 it has...
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Entangled Encounters at the National Zoo: Stories from the Animal ArchiveFounded amid the urban commotion of Washington, DC, before the dawn of the twentieth century, the National Zoological Park opened to "preserve, teach, and conduct research about the animal world." Entangled Encounters at the National Zoo is a study of this important cultural landmark...
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Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural HistoryA compelling and innovative exploration of how animals shaped the field of natural history and its ecological afterlives Can corals build worlds? Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to...
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Crocodile vs. DeinosuchusIt's a fight between two fierce armored reptiles! Today's crocodiles are powerful, sneaky hunters. But millions of years ago, the deinosuchus was one of the biggest predators of its time. Learn what makes these similar beasts so dangerous. Then decide which of the fearsome...
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Baby Elephant's Journey: A True-To-Life Story from the Natural WorldIntroducing Baby Elephant's Journey: A True-to-Life Story from the Natural World - an enchanting tale that takes young readers on an unforgettable adventure across the vast and captivating landscapes of the animal kingdom. Join Baby Elephant as she embarks on a heartwarming journey, guided...
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The Ecology of Collective BehaviorA groundbreaking new perspective on collective behavior across biological systems Collective behavior is everywhere in nature, from gene transcription and cancer cells to ant colonies and human societies. It operates without central control, using local interactions among participants to allow groups to adjust to...
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Hornyheads, Madtoms, and Darters: Narratives on Central Appalachian FishesA collection of essays on nature, naturalists, and the natural history of fishes in central Appalachia. A nature lover's paradise, central Appalachia supports a diversity of life in an extensive network of waterways and is home to a dazzling array of fish species. This...
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