Zoology

From a mischief of mice to a loveliness of ladybugs, groups of creatures have beautiful, descriptive names. Join the Canadian wildlife in the maple tree forest. They're all gathering together one by one-until unwanted pests arrive!When We All Get Together presents collective nouns in...

Author: Stephen R. RossPublisher: Columbia University PressPublished: 05/10/2022Pages: 194Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 8.43h x 5.43w x 1.10dISBN: 9780231199292Review Citation(s): Choice 10/01/2022

What is under the sand? It is a stingray Young students can play hide and seek with these interesting fish in this low-level title. Simple text and vibrant photos offer an engaging introduction, while features such as sight words, photo labels, and diagrams aid...

Looking to keep 'rubber duckies, ' 'Spanish oranges, ' white dragons, Greek shields, or zebra pillbugs? This is the isopod guide for you.Isopod Zoology is an updated reference for enthusiasts, providing husbandry notes for a wide range of exotic species that have become available...

Discovering the secrets of animal movement and what they can teach us Insects walk on water, snakes slither, and fish swim. Animals move with astounding grace, speed, and versatility: how do they do it, and what can we learn from them? How to Walk...

Living things need shelter. From ants to plants, without shelter they would not be alive. Young readers will discover the homes of living things.Author: Karen AleoPublisher: Pebble BooksPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 6.70h x 6.80w x 0.20dISBN: 9781977110374Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.2Point...

Part of a series of hilarious nonfiction books about disgusting creatures, this book examines head lice. It covers such topics as head lice habitats (human heads only, dogs are gross) anatomy (his body is slightly see through, so he can always see what he...

In this, Jenni Desmond's third nonfiction children's book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about The Elephant. From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great...

Recent polls identify Jane Goodall to be the most recognizable living scientist in the Western world. Her work with chimpanzees at the Gombe Stream Reserve in Tanzania has been renowned as one of the great achievements of scientific research. Her approach to field study,...

Open wide! Compare your teeth to those of other animals and find out why teeth come in so many different shapes and sizes. What animal would you be if a few of your teeth grew so long that they stuck out of your mouth...

Could I have a pet dinosaur? Why did T. rex have such short arms? What can we learn from dinosaur poo? Explore the intriguing answers to more than 200 questions about dinosaurs in DK's newest dinosaur encyclopedia for kids. This children's book, ideal for...

Lois Ehlert is at her Ogden-Nashian best in this lively collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment. Birds and beasts from all walks of the animal kingdom are gathered here, beautifully illustrated in Lois's signature bold and bright collage style. Complete with an...

This book gives an engaging overview of wolverines, from their diet and habitat to how they can bite through bones. 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...

This book gives an engaging overview of wild boars, from their diet and habitat to how they dig up fields for food. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with plenty of colorful photos to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes...

AGED 5-12 Did you know that spiders usually have eight eyes? Or that the Australian yabby can remain dormant for up to seven years? Zoologist Chris Humfrey delves into the fascinating micro world of Australia's incredible invertebrate creatures. Young readers will be taken on...

Have you ever wondered what your cat is saying? Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats....

Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2023Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.82w x 0.32dISBN: 9781640265592Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3.1Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 194367 / Armadillos

More than sixty species of snakes are found in the eastern United States, the region of highest biodiversity of all reptiles and amphibians in North America. In this brand new guide, stunning photographs, colorful geographic range maps, and comprehensive written accounts provide essential information...

For use in schools and libraries only. If you could have any animal's front teeth, whose would you choose? What If You Had Animal Teeth? takes children on a fun, informative, and imaginative journey as they explore what it would be like if their...

Until a few thousand years ago, creatures that could have been from a sci-fi thriller--including gorilla-sized lemurs, 500-pound birds, and crocodiles that weighed a ton or more--roamed the earth. These great beasts, or "megafauna," lived on every habitable continent and on many islands. With...