Zoology

Compara tu tama o con el de la trompa de un elefante, observa de cerca la cabeza de un caim n, mide tu mano contra la pata de un oso o de un tej n, conoce al m s peque o de todos los...

Follow scientist Heather L. Montgomery into science labs, forests, hospitals, and landfills, as she asks: Who uses poo? Poop is disgusting, but it's also packed with potential. One scientist spent months training a dog to track dung to better understand elephant birthing patterns. Another...

Systems biology came about as growing numbers of engineers and scientists from other fields created algorithms which supported the analysis of biological data in incredible quantities. Whereas biologists of the past had been forced to study one item or aspect at a time, due...

Birdsong made easy to understand, lavishly illustrated with color photos, and accompanied by more than 700 online recordings From a leading expert, Birdsong for the Curious Naturalist is a basic, how-to guide that teaches anyone--from beginner to advanced birder--how to listen. In understandable and...

This easy-to-use identification guide to the 280 bird species most commonly seen in Malaysia (including the state of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) is perfect for resident and visitor alike. High quality photographs from some of Malaysia's top nature photographers are...

Featuring twelve animals and their toes, this picture book invites readers to guess which animal the toes belong to. Accompanied with many animal fun facts and detailed, lifelike illustrations, this title provides for an interactive reading experience. An enjoyable, educational resource for children, caregivers,...

Award-winning author April Pulley Sayre explores everyone's favorite impertinent birds--seagulls--examining their intelligence, behavior, and surprisingly widespread habitat in this STEAM nonfiction picture book. Did you know that seagulls sometimes live far from the sea--near a lake or farm, or even in a desert? Or...

"Many animals take refuge in underground burrows, from small frog burrows in the desert to the sprawling burrows of prairie animals. Comparisons to familiar objects give perspective and illustrated rulers show numeric distances. Includes a map, glossary, and further resources"--Author: Monika DaviesPublisher: Amicus IllustratedPublished:...

Winner of 2017 Gold Nautilus Book Award in Animals and Nature and 2018 Silver Independent Publisher Book Award in Environment, Ecology, and Nature Large animal migrations are among the primordial rhythms of life on Earth, and, as scientists have recently discovered, the American West...

From flightless, long-legged ostriches to winged rays, and from elusive, long-tailed snow leopards to wily foxes, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular and newly expanded series continues traveling the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and...

No matter how cushy their lives, dogs live on our terms. They compromise their freedom and instinctual pleasure, as well as their innate strategies for coping with stress and anxiety, in exchange for the love, comfort, and care they get from us. But it...

Underdogs, unite! Celebrated nonfiction author Melissa Stewart offers young readers a funny, informative look at some animal underdogs that have amazing means of survival. Pee-ew! Should the stinky, skunklike zorilla take a bath? And should the slowpoke Galápagos tortoise get a move on? Everyone...

An ALA Notable bookAn Orbis Pictus Recommended title When Heather L. Montgomery sees a rattlesnake flattened on the side of the road, her first instinct is to pick it up and dissect it--she's always wanted to see how a snake's fangs retract when they...

Squeal! Guinea pigs make fun pets. Some have long hair and some have almost no hair at all. Some have crests on their heads and others have droopy ears. Young readers will learn about the appearance and behavior of guinea pigs, and discover why...

Ka-splash Head to the river, where a frolicsome bunch of otters plays all year round in a nonfiction story sprinkled with facts -- and loaded with fun. It's spring, and a litter of baby river otters emerges from a den . . . to...

Start exploring with the latest Ultimate Explorer guide to spotting, discovering, and identifying bats, badgers, chipmunks, and hundreds of other mammals in and around your own backyard. Inspire kids to get outside with this photo-filled and fact-packed guide to common mammals. Kids will learn...

A fascinating look at one of the greatest conservation success stories of the modern era: the wildly popular, unique, and thrilling raptor, the Osprey.Ospreys are one of the few bird species that are found throughout the world. From forests in Hokkaido to rivers in...

From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. Three out of every four of our planet's known animal species are insects. In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of...

Are you a Smartypants? Do you ask a lot of questions? Like - Why do dogs only have dog babies? Are all cats exactly alike? Are humans actually monkeys? If you do, then you just might find the answers in this book. It has...

This Easy To Understand Guide Will Show You How To Train Your Dog To Use A Dog Clicker and Control Them With A Dog ClickerEverything you need to know about dog clickers. Including a step-by-step guide that shows you exactly what to do to...