Zoology
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Salvatore and the Goats of Mount EtnaBased on a true story, this thrilling picture book for kids 4-8 captures the incredible science of animal senses, and the surprising ways they can help us. The first book in an educational and fun series about the "sixth sense" of animals! It's Salvatore's...
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Mountain Birds of the WestGet to know some of the more common birds that live in the mountains: - American Dipper: the American Dipper walks underwater along the bottom of cold mountain streams to find its prey. - Golden Eagle: these big eagles will snatch mountain goat lambs...
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Moon by Whale Light: And Other Adventures Among Bats, Penguins, Crocodilians, and WhalesIn a rare blend of scientific fact and poetic truth, the acclaimed author of A Natural History of the Senses explores the activities of whales, penguins, bats, and crocodilians, plunging headlong into nature and coming up with highly entertaining treasures.Author: Diane AckermanPublisher: VintagePublished: 09/29/1992Pages:...
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Is Anyone Listening?: What Animals Are Saying to Each Other and to UsFrom a leading researcher on dolphin communication, a deep dive into the many ways animal species communicate with their kin, their neighboring species, and us. If you could pose one question to a dolphin, what would it be? And what might a dolphin ask...
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HoneybeesFemale worker honeybees use wax to build the cells of their honeycomb. But where does the wax come from? This title uses leveled text to answer this question and more about honeycombs and how bees create their building materials. Colorful photos help demonstrate the...
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Giant Huntsman SpidersGiant huntsman spiders have earned their name. They are the world's largest spiders by leg span! They are unique in that they don't build webs and they hunt their prey like many other predators by catching it themselves. Through full-color photographs of these fascinating...
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Funnel-Web SpidersNative to Australia, funnel-web spiders are named for their funnel-shaped webs. Some animals that might find themselves in this web include beetles, cockroaches, and even frogs! This volume takes a look at these fascinating spiders, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where...
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Funnel-Web SpidersNative to Australia, funnel-web spiders are named for their funnel-shaped webs. Some animals that might find themselves in this web include beetles, cockroaches, and even frogs! This volume takes a look at these fascinating spiders, exploring how they build their funnel-shaped burrows and where...
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Forest Birds of the WestGet to know some of the more common birds that live in the forest: - Northern Goshawk: this hawk eats squirrels, hares and other birds like woodpeckers, grouse and Blue Jays. - Great Horned Owl: Great Horned Owls usually hunt at night but in...
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Eyewitness AnimalDelve into the enchanting world of animals with this book filled with breathtaking images and incredible facts. Which animal is the tallest? What's the difference between frogs and toads? Find out in Eyewitness Animal and become an animal expert. From creepy crawlies and bugs...
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Eight-Legged Wonders: The Surprising Lives of SpidersAn encounter with a spider will never be the same again ... This warm-hearted book offers fascinating science and captivating storytelling to persuade readers to fall in love with--or at least tolerate--these eight-legged wonders. Eight-Legged Wonders unveils the remarkable lives of one of the...
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Dr. Calhoun's Mousery: The Strange Tale of a Celebrated Scientist, a Rodent Dystopia, and the Future of HumanityA bizarre and compelling biography of a scientist and his work, using rodent cities to question the potential catastrophes of human overpopulation. It was the strangest of experiments. What began as a utopian environment, where mice had sumptuous accommodations, had all the food and...
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CFZ Yearbook 2024/5The Centre for Fortean Zoology (CFZ) is a professional and scientific organisation dedicated to cryptozoology: The study of unknown animals and allied disciplines. Since 1992, we have carried out extensive research into mystery animals and animal mysteries around the globe. We produce a weekly...
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BowerbirdsBowerbirds are songbirds known as nature's interior designers! Decorated bowers are built by male bowerbirds to attract a mate. In this title, leveled text takes young readers through the building and decorating process of different types of bowers. Vibrant photos show off the colorful...
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Big Tides Little PoolsA vibrantly illustrated children's book that illuminates the natural wonder of tidal pools and the unique creatures that inhabit them. Delight in the hidden secrets of the intertidal coasts through the eyes of a fascinated child. Descriptive prose intrigues and immerses readers in the...
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AntsAnt nests have many tunnels and chambers. Worker ants dig more as the colony grows! This title marches alongside ants as they build their homes. Leveled text with bolded glossary terms will engage and challenge young readers. Special features share additional details about where...
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Zebras: A Foraging JourneyWhen the seasons change, many animals migrate to new homes. Readers will learn about these fascinating creatures in Nature's Great Journeys. This series explores the physical features, behaviors, and histories of migratory animals with easy-to-read text and vivid images. This is an AV2 media...
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Wolves on the Hunt: The Behavior of Wolves Hunting Wild PreyThe interactions between apex predators and their prey are some of the most awesome and meaningful in nature--displays of strength, endurance, and a deep coevolutionary history. And there is perhaps no apex predator more impressive and important in its hunting--or more infamous, more misjudged--than...
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Why Men Make WarThroughout history, nearly all the people who ordered wars and fought in wars were men, not women. Why Men Make War explains the bio-science behind that distinction-from small differences in the brain, to huge differences in aggression-inciting hormones-all leading to specific traits that prompt...
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What Is a Top Predator?This informative and beautiful book looks at apex, or top, predators - animals that are not eaten by other animals in their habitats - and why these animals play a very important role in keeping food chains in balance. Students are introduced to the...
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