Zoology

The first comprehensive, interdisciplinary accounting of Nabokov's scientific work, its significance in his artistry, and his contribution to evolutionary theory This landmark book is the first full appraisal of Vladimir Nabokov's long-neglected contributions as a scientist. Although his literary achievements are renowned, until recently...

A catalog of wonders, from walking fish to self-medicating chimpanzees.This Atlas of Poetic Zoology leads readers into a world of wonders where turtles fly under the sea, lizards walk on water, insects impersonate flowers, birds don't fly, frogs come back from the dead, and...

Do baboons have a sense of right and wrong? Do cats and dogs have their feelings hurt? Animal behavior expert Jonathan Balcombe makes the case that animals, once viewed only as mindless automatons, actually have rich sensory experiences and emotional complexity. Drawing on new...

Monkey see, monkey do--or does she? Can the behavior of non-human primates--their sociality, their intelligence, their communication--really be chalked up to simple mimicry? Emphatically, absolutely: no. And as famed primatologist Julia Fischer reveals, the human bias inherent in this oft-uttered adage is our loss,...

This emerging reader title looks at alligator snapping turtles and the very clever way they trick their prey. The title also covers where these animals can be found, what they look like, and what they like to eat. This series is at a Level...

Learn the secrets of a professional wildlife guide.Learn the best places to find and photograph wildlife with this guide. Wildlife is nearly ubiquitous in Florida but photogenic areas with access to animals are more challenging to locate. This book makes it easy to find...

Hang On, Monkey! uses simple vocabulary and fun pictures to capture the interest and help develop the skills of beginning readers. The crazy antics, humor, and fun information make this new reading experience a treat.Author: Susan NeumanPublisher: TurtlebackPublished: 01/01/2014Pages: 24Binding Type: HardcoverISBN: 9781663625359Audience: Baby-PreschoolThis...

From a mischief of mice to a loveliness of ladybugs, groups of creatures have beautiful, descriptive names. Join the Canadian wildlife in the maple tree forest. They're all gathering together one by one-until unwanted pests arrive!When We All Get Together presents collective nouns in...

Beginning readers will gain insight on where tortoises 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....

The Colobines are a group of Afroeurasian monkeys that exhibit extraordinary behavioural and ecological diversity. With long tails and diverse colourations, they are medium-sized primates, mostly arboreal, that are found in many different habitats, from rain forests and mountain forests to mangroves and savannah....

Spend a day and night in the prairie! Learn about this grassy habitat through the exciting animals that call it home. Spot prairie dogs popping aboveground as morning sun floods a field. Join giant bison as they graze on grass. Stir up dust on...

Lift the flaps to discover jaw-dropping secrets of the animal kingdom, from the deepest oceans to the tops of the tallest trees. Find out what really goes on inside termite mounds and why camels have humps, with unbelievable facts and detailed drawings that show...

Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 07/13/2021Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.91h x 8.49w x 0.27dISBN: 9781682770061Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 4-8

Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 07/13/2021Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.31lbsSize: 8.61h x 3.45w x 0.22dISBN: 9781682770030Language: SpanishAudience: Ages 4-8

Insects are seldom mentioned in discussions surrounding human history, yet they have dramatically impacted today's societies. This book places them front and center, offering a multidisciplinary view of their significance. Diseases vectored by insects have killed more people than all weapons of war. Fleas...

Tap! Tap! What's that sound? It is a woodpecker looking for its next meal! In this low-level title, readers will learn about the adaptations that help woodpeckers thrive in their forest homes. Special features highlight the range, diet, and adaptations of these woodland birds....

Beavers are represented by two extant species, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor canadensis); each has played a significant role in human history and dominated wetland ecology in the northern hemisphere. Their behaviour and ecology both fascinate and perhaps...

The powerful true story of one man's quest to unravel the mysteries of the world's primates. From the steep slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes to the steamy jungles of Sumatra, Pithecophilia explores author, Robert Louis DeMayo's life-changing search for ape encounters, as he discovers...

Using a science comic format to engage readers of all ages, Mosquitoes SUCK! conveys essential information about mosquito biology, ecology, and disease transmission needed for community-based control efforts. Starting with a story of a dystopian mosquito-less future, Mosquitoes SUCK! travels back in time to...

Bald eagles, bees, and bats all fly. But a bee is an insect. A bat is a mammal. And a bald eagle is a bird! Why are these animals sorted into different groups? Let's investigate animal classification!Author: Lisa M. Bolt SimonsPublisher: Pebble BooksPublished: 08/01/2021Pages:...