Zoology
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Unusual Life Cycles of FishHave you ever heard of a male fish that carries eggs? What about a fish that gives birth to live young? Young readers will learn about seahorses, guppies, and other fish with unusual life cycles.Author: Jaclyn JaycoxPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize:...
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The Mummy Animal BookDid you know that a mother peacock is called a peahen and a baby peacock is called a peachick? THE MUMMY ANIMAL BOOK is an adorable and informative picture book about mummy animals and their babies that is perfect for Mother's Day, from the...
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GorillasFrom scaly alligators to furry pandas, and from sprinting cheetahs to swooping owls, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful photos are paired with STEM-appropriate...
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Naturalized Parrots of the World: Distribution, Ecology, and Impacts of the World's Most Colorful ColonizersA remarkable exploration of naturalized parrots, among the most widely distributed birds in the world There are more than 350 species of parrots in the world, and approximately 300 of these species have been transported to other countries through the caged pet trade. Whether...
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The Flowering of Ecology: Maria Sibylla Merian's Caterpillar BookThe Flowering of Ecology presents an English translation of Maria Sibylla Merian's 1679 book, originally published in German, the first to illustrate and describe insect/plant interactions. Her processes in making the book and an analysis of its scientific content are presented in a historical...
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Mountain GorillasIn the mountain forests of Africa lives one of the world's great apes In this leveled reader, young readers will learn about how mountain gorillas have adapted to their homes. Vibrant photos and fact-filled text bring the gorillas' mountain homes to life. Special features...
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Belgian HorsesStanding up to 20 hands tall, Belgian horses dwarf many other breeds With their huge muscles and strong legs, these excellent equines can work hard without breaking a sweat. Young readers will be drawn to this title thanks to its leveled text and beautiful...
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Daly and Doyen's Introduction to Insect Biology and DiversityWritten for students who have completed an introductory course in biology, the fourth edition of Daly and Doyen's Introduction to Insect Biology and Diversity presents the ideal balance of basic biological principles and in-depth treatment of insect classification, including keys for identifying more than...
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Familiar Waters: A lifetime of fly fishing MontanaSold on three continents to fly fishers new and experienced. Stuver has lived in Montana for more than eighty years, and spent most of them with a fly rod chasing trout in the world famous blue ribbon rivers, high elevation streams, and prairie ponds....
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Water BuffaloWater buffalo are amazing Asian animals that live in India, Nepal, and other countries. Readers will find out where they can be found on a map, what water buffalo look like, what they eat, and a little about their young. Complete with awesome photographs...
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La Vie des TermitesCe sont les termites, ces autres insectes l'organisation sociale complexe, que Maurice Maeterlinck nous pr sente bien des ann es apr s son essai sur La Vie des Abeilles. Quelle diff rence Aveugles et sans d fenses naturelles, les termites ont besoin de temp...
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Bird Versus Bulldozer: A Quarter-Century Conservation Battle in a Biodiversity HotspotAn examination of the struggle to conserve biodiversity in urban regions, told through the story of the threatened coastal California gnatcatcher The story of the threatened coastal California gnatcatcher is a parable for understanding the larger ongoing struggle to conserve biodiversity in regions confronted...
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Fast Facts about ButterfliesFlitter and flutter It's a pretty butterfly Young readers will get the fast facts on these colorful insects, including butterfly body parts, habitats, life cycles, and why they are important to the environment. Along the way, they will also uncover surprising and fascinating facts...
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Hammerhead SharksHammerhead sharks are known to use their uniquely shaped heads. They use them to pin down stingrays before taking a deadly bite In this engaging title, readers will discover fun and fascinating facts as they work their way through chapters that highlight the habitat,...
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Angel SharksAngel sharks glide along the sea bottom using their flat, winglike fins. When they find the right spot, they wiggle under the sand to wait for their next meal to swim by In this book, young readers will explore the world of angel sharks,...
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RhinocerosesWith their tough skin and long horns, rhinoceroses are armed and ready to survive the grasslands This low-level title examines how rhinos are uniquely suited for the grasslands of Africa, from their body parts to their behaviors. Features such as a diet graphic, a...
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Beluga WhalesA beluga whale swims among the floating ice of the Arctic Ocean. Its white skin helps it hide Readers will explore this adaptation and others in this low-level title about how beluga whales survive in the Arctic biome. Engaging text and photos draw readers...
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Mom Genes: Inside the New Science of Our Ancient Maternal InstinctFrom the New York Times bestselling author of The Lion in the Living Room comes a fascinating and provocative exploration of the biology of motherhood that "is witty, reassuring, and takes motherhood out of the footnotes and places it front and center--where it belongs"...
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Carnivores of British ColumbiaHumans share a long history with carnivores. We fear them as predators, revile them as competitors, exploit them for their fur, or admire them for their grace and beauty. This book, the fifth of six volumes on the mammals of BC, provides comprehensive, up-to-date...
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Praying Mantises: An Augmented Reality ExperienceA praying mantis waits for its prey insect to appear. Then, like lightning, the mantis strikes Learn how praying mantises hunt, reproduce, and protect themselves with thrilling details and awesome augmented reality experiences.Author: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 01/01/2021Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize:...
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