Zoology

Sea horses are not horses--they are fish Young readers can learn about these strange undersea creatures, from what they eat to how they live, through simple text and eye-catching photos. Features such as photo labels and diagrams clarify and reinforce the text in this...

WINNER OF THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR WRITING ON GLOBAL CONSERVATIONWinner of the Richard Jefferies Society and White Horse Book Shop Literary Prize'splendid' --Guardian'visionary' --New StatesmanRebirding takes the long view of Britain's wildlife decline, from the early taming of our landscape and its long-lost elephants...

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text and crisp photos in this low-level title. Simple features including food sidebars and a labeled fox diagram reinforce the text to...

Guinea pigs are cuddly pets These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young students can learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets through simple, predictable text and vibrant photos in this fun title. Features showcase a guinea pig's home...

Meet the world's most incredible insects in this beautifully illustrated book with press-out die-cut pages which reveal a parade of creepy-crawlies. Beautiful artwork and die-cut pages let the reader turn this book into a work of art and create a parade of incredible bugs,...

The Visual World.- Gestalt Wholes.- The Animal Sensorium.- The Birth of Mind.- Brain as Machine: The Materialist View of Mind.- In Search of Reality.- The Universe Observed and Unobserved.- Life and the Observer.Author: Charles PinterPublisher: SpringerPublished: 11/05/2020Pages: 176Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w...

This title takes you millions of years back in time to meet Gastornis, a giant, flightless bird. Complete with computer generated images, fossil finds, and a fossil map Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint...

A detailed chronology of developmental milestones drives this life study of monkeys, including their habitats, physical features, and conservation measures taken to protect these primates.Author: Melissa GishPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 08/18/2020Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.35lbsSize: 10.50h x 7.90w x 0.20dISBN: 9781628328745Audience: Ages 9-12

A fascinating and fun educational coloring book perfect for adults and children with an interest in birds or those studying ornithology."Water-loving birds, like ducks, geese, herons, and sandpipers, have fascinated us for centuries. . . . [The Aquatic Birds Coloring Book] is a great...

What is a mammal? Young readers will discover simple yet compelling answers in this beautiful board book from the Discovering Nature series created by Cathryn and John Sill. Educator and award-winning author Cathryn Sill introduces toddlers and preschoolers to the concept of mammals using...

This revised edition surveys key aspects of giraffes, describing the towering mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why these creatures have long necks.Author: Valerie BoddenPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/15/2020Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.90w x 0.30dISBN: 9781640262034Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated...

This title focuses on wolves and gives information related to their bodies, habitat, food, and life cycle. The title is complete with beautiful and colorful photographs, simple text, and a database for added learning. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....

The Australian Beetles three-volume series represents a comprehensive treatment of the beetles of Australia, a relatively under-studied fauna that includes many unusual and unique lineages found nowhere else on Earth.Volume 2 contains 36 chapters, providing critical information and identification keys to the genera of...

Elige tu propia aventura de aprendizaje en El mundo natural. Sus hermosos y fascinantes esquemas te permiten observar la infinidad de formas en las que las plantas y los animales se han adaptado para sobrevivir. Explora por qu los seres vivos se ven y...

Tis book, already translated into ten languages, may at frst sight appear to be just about honeybees and their biology. It c- tains, however, a number of deeper messages related to some of the most basic and important principles of modern biology. Te bees...

Lift your tail and splash the water It's time to share a day up close with a narwhal. See this whale's watery home, what it eats, and how it cares for its young. This book from the series A Day in the Life: Polar...

When Roger Henneous first dons his keeper uniform and sets foot in the Oregon Zoo, he doesn't know what to expect. But over his thirty-year career, Roger discovers the joys, difficulties, and dangers of life in a zoo, all the while maintaining an unwavering...

Based on the experiences of the Jersey Beekeepers and their struggle to control the Asian hornet (Vespa velutina), this is a practical handbook for those interested in the Asian hornet, its arrival in France, the Channel Islands and the UK and what is being...

This is a much-needed update on a pioneering and celebrated reintroduction project, as well as essential background and an objective summary of its justification and significance in global conservation terms. It is very much a personal account, rather than a scientific approach, deriving much...

A sound knowledge of anatomy and physiology is an essential basis for the effective clinical treatment of companion animals and farm animals alike. The fourth edition of this bestselling book continues to provide a comprehensive description of the anatomy and physiology of dogs and...