Zoology

South America is home to some of the most distinctive mammals on Earth--giant armadillos, tiny anteaters, the world's largest rodent, and its smallest deer. But the continent once supported a variety of other equally intriguing mammals that have no close living relatives: armored mammals...

An introduction to insect physiology, genetics and behaviour which looks at the interaction between humans and insects, and explores both the positive and negative aspects of the relationship.Author: May BerenbaumPublisher: Basic BooksPublished: 06/18/1996Pages: 400Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.10lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.10dISBN: 9780201408249Audience: Young...

Mammals are the so-called "pinnacle" group of vertebrates, successfully colonising virtually all terrestrial environments as well as the air (bats) and sea (especially pinnipeds and cetaceans). How mammals function and survive in these diverse environments has long fascinated mammologists, comparative physiologists and ecologists. Ecological...

Featuring forty-seven original essays by seventy leading researchers, Primates in Perspective, Second Edition, offers a comprehensive and contemporary overview of all major areas of primatology. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, the second edition offers a diversity of theoretical positions on such topics as reproduction,...

Read and find out about penguins in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.An emperor penguin lays an egg on the Antarctic ice. In the bitter cold, miles away from the only source of food, how can the chick survive? A father penguin keeps his...

This revised edition surveys key aspects of hippopotamuses, describing these African mammals' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains why hippos live mostly in water.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/15/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.82w x 0.32dISBN: 9781640265134Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated...

This revised edition surveys key aspects of hawks, describing these birds of prey's appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how the sun is carried by hawks.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/15/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.02h x 8.82w x 0.32dISBN: 9781640265127Audience:...

Author: Dean F. StaufferPublisher: Hancock HousePublished: 03/22/2011Pages: 176Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 17.39lbsISBN: 9780888396679This title is only available via back order

Plant volatiles--compounds emitted from plant organs to interact with the surrounding environment--play essential roles in attracting pollinators and defending against herbivores and pathogenes, plant-plant signaling, and abiotic stress responses. Biology of Plant Volatiles, with contributions from leading international groups of distinguished scientists in the...

Animals migrate for many reasons, including to find food and avoid extreme temperatures. Migrating to Survive covers how and why a variety of animals migrate by land, air, and sky. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at...

Odors can tell other animals to stay away or to come close. Getting Smelly to Survive covers how animals use smells to defend against predators, mark their territories, and attract mates. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look...

This title gives a simple overview of the water cycle, from evaporation to condensation and precipitation. The three states of water are also discussed. Features include a table of contents, fun facts, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the...

Flip it! It's 2-books-in-1! Start with a sweet factual fiction story about a sea otter named Owen who learns to body surf, with a special otter twist. Then, flip over the book for a nonfiction exploration of real-life otters, including photos, infographics, and fun...

Colorful, interactive and jam-packed with fascinating facts and vivid photographs of animals in the wild, this book introduces younger readers (8-12-years) to the staggering diversity of Africa's wildlife - from mammals and birds to reptiles and insects, and much more. Fact boxes, did-you-knows, and...

Get the New Edition of Alabama's Best-Selling Bird Guide Learn to identify birds in Alabama, and make bird-watching even more enjoyable. With Stan Tekiela's famous field guide, bird identification is simple and informative. There's no need to look through dozens of photos of birds...

Does your child love to find out what makes spiders and other top creepy crawly predators experts at hunting? They will be staggered at the variety of techniques invertebrates use to bring down their prey! Trapdoor spiders lie in wait, spitting spiders shoot out...

Sharks are in trouble. Fifty shark species are at high risk of extinction, and another sixty-three are threatened. These intelligent, mysterious--and sometimes scary--fish evolved about 420 million years ago. They have adapted to survive deep in the ocean and in shallow-water habitats. Commercial fishing...

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide to the latest findings in the dynamic field of insect physiology. The book supplies a comprehensive picture of the current state...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book gives fascinating facts about kites and their lives in the wild. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions,...