Zoology

Author: Joyce MarkovicsPublisher: Norwood House PressPublished: 08/15/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 8.60h x 6.80w x 0.10dISBN: 9781684047772Audience: Ages 9-12

Many young readers may not even realize corals are animals. However, these amazing ocean dwellers are some of the most important animals in the sea! With this engaging volume, readers will learn all about these essential organisms and some of the reasons our planet...

In this title, early fluent readers follow three male red crabs as they migrate from the forest to the beach in order to mate in the spring. Read along as Cooper, Carlos, Caleb, and millions of other red crabs, avoid predators and cross roads...

Explore the wild world of the animal kingdom with the Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two in this encyclopedia for young readers--the first "Big Book" in the popular Cat in the Hat's Learning Library series--featuring illustrations AND photographs! The Cat...

Have you ever wondered how some of nature's smallest creatures spend their days? Here's your chance to take a scientifically accurate peek into the life of a wood frog, (Rana Sylvatica), beginning with egg-laying. Striking illustrations and a lively storyline capture the real life...

A patterned parade of animals comes to life! What kinds of animals have stripes and why do they have them? With engaging rhymes and bright, bold images, award-winning author-illustrator Susan Stockdale introduces readers to a range of striped animals, familiar and exotic, and some...

Beginning readers will gain insight on where porcupines live, what they like to eat, and how their armor protects them! This series is at a Level 1 and is written specifically for beginning readers. Aligned to Common Core standards & correlated to state standards....

This title examines the insects, mammals, and birds that eat soil or dirt, the reasons these animals do so, and the ways people have used soil to improve health. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, an Animal Spotlight special feature,...

What surprising things can your Leo or Beardie pet do?Kids who are hoping to get a pet lizard, or who already have one, will be intrigued by these wild, weird and wonderful fun facts about the two easiest lizard pets there are: leopard geckos...

A fascinating examination of socially parasitic invaders, from butterflies to bacteria, that survive and thrive by exploiting the communication systems of ant colonies. Down below, on sidewalks, in fallen leaves, and across the forest floor, a covert invasion is taking place. Ant colonies, revered...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of woodpeckers, nature's drummers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining how woodpeckers take good care of their young. From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises, the world...

Spend a day and night in the desert! Learn about this dry habitat through the unique animals that call it home. Stand with meerkats during a watchful hunt for insects. Spot a jackrabbit taking a shaded midday nap. Join a desert tortoise as it...

Spend a day and night in the rain forest! Learn about this lush habitat through the diverse animals that call it home. Start the morning suspended high in the canopy with a colorful toucan. Curl around a branch and bask in afternoon sun with...

Author: Rachel BladonPublisher: Oxford University Press, USAPublished: 11/08/2012Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.14lbsSize: 7.96h x 5.67w x 0.09dISBN: 9780194646338

Two beady eyes peek out of the water. Is it a crocodile or an alligator? They may look similar, but these two reptiles have many differences, including where they live and the shape of their snout. Let's find out what fearsome creature is really...

Physiological Systems in Insects, Fourth Edition explores why insects have become the dominant animals on the planet. Sections describe the historical investigations that have led us to our current understanding of insect systems. Integrated within a basic physiological framework are modern molecular approaches that...

Join this amazing team to learn all about Africa's unique wildlife, including lions, elephants, cheetahs, zebras, giraffes, hippos, gorillas, rhinos, and so many more! With so many species showcased, this book leaves no grain of sand unturned and no jungle unexplored! Inside you'll find...

Blue tigers, king cheetahs, black cougars, spotted lions... water leopards, rainbow jaguars, transcaucasian demon cats, mexican onzas, surviving saber-tooths, feline mega-marsupials, and more.Mystery Cats of the World Revisited investigates the breadth and depth of the mystery cat phenomenon around the world. What are these...

There's trouble brewing on the Serengeti Two powerful beasts go head-to-head in this high-interest title. Reluctant readers will learn all about lions and Cape buffalo, from basic facts like size to secret weapons and attack moves. Clean, visual features offer stats and comparisons between...

Scuttling on the beach or across the seafloor, crabs are ocean animals on the move This introductory title highlights basic facts about these crustaceans, from what they eat to how they molt. Supportive text filled with sight words pairs with crisp photography to make...