Zoology

In this second book in the West Coast Wild series, readers will meet the baby animals born in the pristine wilderness of the Pacific west coast, including land and marine mammals, fish, birds and amphibians. It's spring on the Pacific west coast and new...

A gorgeously illustrated, lyrical non-fiction picture book about loons.It's summertime, and as darkness falls there is a haunting sound from the lake -- Ooh-hoo-oo, ooh-hoo-oo. It is a loon calling to its family across the water.This lyrical story follows the life cycle of two...

Don't miss the other incredible animal titles in this series: I've Got Feet! and I've Got a Tail! Young readers meet animals showing off their unique eyes in this narrative nonfiction picture book that celebrates the diversity of the animal world. Eyes that bulge....

Follow baby koalas' first experiences through engaging text, fun facts, and vibrant photography.Author: Deanna CaswellPublisher: Bolt!Published: 07/15/2018Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.80h x 6.20w x 0.20dISBN: 9781644662441Audience: Ages 9-12This title is only available via back order

From antlered elk to pouched pelicans, and from scouting prairie dogs to upright-swimming seahorses, the world of animals is wonderfully diverse. This popular series--extended to include more Spanish-language titles--travels the planet to study these and other fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and invertebrates. Beautiful...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of meerkats, the African mammals that live in mobs. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why meerkats are always on the lookout.Author: Valerie BoddenPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 08/15/2017Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.00h x...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of jellyfish, the bell-shaped, oceanic invertebrates. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why jellyfish have squishy bodies.Author: Valerie BoddenPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 08/15/2017Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.70w x 0.10dISBN: 9781628323634Audience: Ages...

Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, ... fun The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted...

Hello, bees and butterflies. Hello, cheetahs and eagles. Hello, ... fun The popular Seedlings series from Creative Education now offers irresistible introductions to five more wild animals and three familiar insects. Written in a friendly voice, filled with dynamic photos, and featuring text crafted...

Did you know echidnas are one of only two mammals in the world that lay eggs? This book will delight young readers as they learn what makes the echidna one of the world's weirdest animals. Basic information is covered, such as predators, prey, habitat,...

A nonfiction picture book about the fabulous adaptations that keep amphibians alive and thriving in their unique habitats! How do sunscreen and mucus help amphibians survive? In Sunscreen, Snot Homes, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations, kids ages 5 to 8 discover how one frog...

A full-color, nonfiction picture book about how reptiles adapt to their environments to survive and thrive in the natural world A lizard that walks on water? A snake that slithers sideways? These are animal adaptations In Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations, children...

Orin McMonigle, with contributions by the late Dr. Richard L. Hoffman, assembles the definitive resource guide with reproductive and developmental data for those spectacular terrestrial arthropods, the millipeds (or millipedes). Invertebrate hobbyists can successfully culture a number of colorful and gigantic diplopods by following...

Although names like assassin bug and waterscorpion are composed of familiar words, the actual animals they describe are not readily visualized by the general public. These unique creatures are members of a stunning and diverse group of nymphal insects known as true bugs. Giant...

Ever since the first pathways were cleared through Maine's forested wilderness, something we now call Bigfoot has haunted the edges of civilization. The difference between a contemporary cryptozoological sighting and an encounter with a Wild Man in the eighteenth century is the modern presence...

"Makes you feel as if you're part of an engaging dinnertime conversation." --Science News Krill--it's a familiar word that conjures oceans, whales, and swimming crustaceans. Scientists say they are one of most abundant animals on the planet. But when pressed, few people can accurately...

A Celebration of Beautiful Butterflies More than 700 species of butterflies live in North America, and all are worthy of our admiration. Butterflies are perhaps the most beautiful and easily recognizable insects in the world. They hold our attention like none other, they capture...

Discover the Amazing Animals and Plants of the Desert Children often imagine the desert as a barren, lifeless place--but the Chihuahuan, Great Basin, Mojave, and Sonoran deserts are brimming with plant and animal life. Learn about the wonders of this amazing habitat and how...

Eastern Backyard Birds is the ideal reference guide for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts living in the eastern USA (east of the 100th Meridian). This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar species and includes information on attracting, feeding and creating safe habitats for...

A gorgeous first glimpse into the natural world of penguins. Using clear and simple language, this addition to the acclaimed About... series teaches children what penguins are, how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. With his beautifully detailed,...