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Aquatic Animal Nutrition: Organic Macro- And Micro-NutrientsAs sequel to Aquatic Animal Nutrition - A Mechanistic Perspective from Individuals to Generations, the present treatise on organic macro- and micronutrients continues the unique cross fertilization of aquatic ecology/ecophysiology and aquaculture. This treatise considers proteins and their constituents, carbohydrates from mono- to polysaccharides,...
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Freshwater Mussel Propagation for RestorationFreshwater mussels are declining rapidly worldwide. Propagation has the potential to restore numbers of these remarkable organisms, preventing extinction of rare species and maintaining the many benefits that they bring to aquatic ecosystems. Written by practitioners with firsthand experience of propagation programs, this practical...
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Cálao BicorneGreat hornbills are amazing Asian animals that live in Nepal, India, Indonesia, and some other countries. Readers will find out where they can be found on a map, what great hornbills look like, what they eat, and a little about their young. Complete with...
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Web Watching: A Guide to Webs & the Spiders That Make ThemYour Guide to Spiders and Their Webs We see webs everywhere, but do you know which spider made each web? And for what purpose? This user-friendly guide by award-winning science teacher and lifelong spider watcher Larry Weber helps you untangle the mystery of spider...
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Vil M Flusser S Brazilian Vampyroteuthis Infernalis"Science is interesting precisely because it relates to me. It is a human function just as much as breathing is: it is an existential interest. And an entirely objective science would be uninteresting, inhuman. The search for scientific objectivity is revealing itself in its...
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Shelley the ConchThe conch is a symbol of the Caribbean. Conch meat is an important food and income source, and conch shells are sold as items of beauty throughout the world. Shelley the Conch presents the life story of a conch in word and picture. It...
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Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon: A Field Guide"The first field guide devoted solely to Oregon's fascinating and abundant Odonates, "Dragonflies and Damselflies of Oregon" features stunning full-color photographs of every species currently known in Oregon, along with helpful identification tips. Intended for naturalists, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts--amateur and experienced alike--"Dragonflies and...
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A Mammal Is an AnimalWhat makes an animal a mammal? And what is not a mammal? Mammals have skeletons as deer have, breathe air in lungs as whales do, and are born alive as are calves. What is not a mammal? A ladybug has no skeleton, a fish...
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The Nine-Banded Armadillo, Volume 11: A Natural HistoryThe word armadillo is Spanish for "little armored one." This midsize mammal that looks like a walking tank is a source of fascination for many people but a mystery to almost all. Dating back at least eleven million years, the nocturnal, burrowing insectivore was...
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Venomous Reptiles of the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico: Heloderma, Micruroides, Micrurus, Pelamis, Agkistrodon, SistrurusCarl and Evelyn Ernst have completely revised their landmark reference Venomous Reptiles of North America to present the most comprehensive review of these animals in years. Volume One of this definitive work presents dramatically improved species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and...
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Platypus: The Extraordinary Story of How a Curious Creature Baffled the WorldWhen the first platypus specimen reached England from Australia in 1799, the scientific community claimed that it was a hoax. On closer investigation, dubious European naturalists eventually declared it to be real, though in an age obsessed with classification, the category-defying platypus sparked heated...
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Walking Sideways: The Remarkable World of CrabsThe world's nearly 7,000 species of crabs are immediately recognizable by their claws, sideways movement, stalked eyes, and thick outer shells. These common crustaceans are found internationally, thriving in various habitats from the edge of the sea to the depths of the ocean, in...
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Deadly!: The Truth about the Most Dangerous Creatures on Earth"Jam-packed with fascinating information with plenty of the ick factor to keep kids (and adults) turning the pages." -- San Francisco Book Review Sometimes nature can be nasty: snakes that spit poison, insects with exploding bottoms, and tigers that have you for dinner. Throughout...
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Are You a Beetle?Did you know the six-spotted tiger beetle is one of around 400,000 types of beetle in the world? A six-spotted tiger beetle is bright metallic green and, like the tiger, it has sharp and very powerful jaws Are you a Beetle? will give young...
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I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs: And Other Questions about Creepy CrawliesWith detailed, lively answers to these and many other fascinating questions, I Wonder Why Spiders Spin Webs is a perfect introduction to the world of creepy crawlies.Author: Amanda O'NeillPublisher: KingfisherPublished: 03/01/2011Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 10.90h x 9.00w x 0.10dISBN: 9780753465240Audience: Ages 4-8Review Citation(s):...
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Why Does My Dog ACT That Way?: A Complete Guide to Your Dog's PersonalityWe've shared our lives with dogs for thousands of years, but they still act in ways that baffle us. To help us understand them better, Dr. Stanley Coren, the undisputed expert on dog behavior, intelligence, and training, tells the story of how dogs evolved...
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DK Children's Anthologies 3-Book Box Set: Dinosaurs and Prehistoric Life, an Anthology of Intriguing Animals and the Mysteries of the UniverseTravel back in time to the beginning of life on earth with this beautiful box set, across today's animal kingdom, and to the furthest reaches of space. Dive into the most remarkable aspects of the natural world that will be sure to wow children...
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Big Pacific: Passionate, Voracious, Mysterious, ViolentThe Pacific Ocean covers one-third of Earth's surface--more than all of the planet's landmasses combined. It contains half of the world's water, hides its deepest places, and is home to some of the most dazzling creatures known to science. The companion book to the...
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Birds of Australia: A Photographic GuideThe best photographic field guide to Australia's birds Australia is home to a spectacular diversity of birdlife, from parrots and penguins to emus and vibrant passerines. Birds of Australia covers all 714 species of resident birds and regularly occurring migrants and features more than...
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Ant Encounters: Interaction Networks and Colony BehaviorHow do ant colonies get anything done, when no one is in charge? An ant colony operates without a central control or hierarchy, and no ant directs another. Instead, ants decide what to do based on the rate, rhythm, and pattern of individual encounters...
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