Zoology

Marvel at the lives of hummingbirds with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela. Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is...

Discover the remarkable world of North American mammals in one compact book! The Little Book of North American Mammals, part of the Little Library of Natural History, introduces kids to dozens of North America's most fascinating creatures with details about their habitats, diets, lifespans,...

Explore the lives of kangaroos with Ranger Rick in this Level One I Can Read with vivid color photos!What if you wished you were a kangaroo and then you became one? Could you eat like a kangaroo? Move like a kangaroo? Live in a...

When a whale carcass lands on the deep ocean floor, a café opens for business, and the diners don't stop rooting their way through the menu until the cupboards are bare.Hagfish, zombie worms, sleeper sharks--this group of patrons is stranger than the denizens of...

A comprehensive and authoritative illustrated guide to all of Chile's birds With its diverse range of habitats, Chile boasts a remarkable variety of breeding and visiting birds, from penguins to hummingbirds, making the country one of South America's top birding destinations. From the Chilean...

People once thought that sharks weren't very smart. It turns out those people were WRONG Wise-cracking sharks set the record straight in this funny, fact-filled book for young shark lovers. Sharks have their own way of thinking. And their way of thinking has made...

Say hello to all your favorite forest animals in this bright and friendly nonfiction novelty title. Little ones will love meeting all kinds of friendly woodland creatures in this delightful lift-the-flap book. Sam Boughton's vibrant illustrations bring facts to life with deft humor and...

Take a walk on the wacky side with Lonely Planet Kids as we reveal 100 of the world's strangest looking animals. From glass frogs and mole lizards to umbrella birds and fishing spiders, get ready to discover crazy creatures and rare species from every...

A Mexican jumping bean isn't a bean at all. It's a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar With Spanish vocabulary and a clever counting concept, this poetic story shares the life cycle of a Mexican jumping bean. This curious...

Reptiles of Costa Rica, the long-awaited companion to Amphibians of Costa Rica, is the first ever comprehensive field guide to the crocodilians, turtles, lizards, and snakes of Costa Rica. A popular destination for tourists and biologists because of its biodiversity, the country is particularly...

Author: Valerie BoddenPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2023Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.82w x 0.24dISBN: 9781640265660Audience: Ages 9-12

Beginning with its title question, Are you a ladybug?, this accessible book is perfect for reading aloud and tells young readers how they would experience life if they were a ladybug.Author: Judy AllenPublisher: KingfisherPublished: 05/16/2003Pages: 31Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.20dISBN:...

Read and find out what makes an insect an insect and what makes a bug a bug in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.With intricate and vividly colored collages from Caldecott Medal winner Steve Jenkins and engaging text from Anne Rockwell, Bugs Are Insects...

Lice, fleas, and tapeworms are just some of the creepy crawly parasites readers are introduced to in this detailed guide to an important biology topic. As the main text explores the basics of parasites and their relationships to their hosts, full-color photographs show these...

Explore the lives of flamingos with Ranger Rick in this Level One I Can Read with full-color photos What if you wished you were a flamingo and then you became one? Could you eat like a flamingo? Talk like a flamingo? Grow up in...

The perfect resource for budding bird-watchers, this beautiful, comprehensive introduction encourages children to appreciate the wonderful world of birds all around them. Because birds can be spotted in every neighborhood, and in all seasons, they are an excellent choice for piquing children's interest in...

How big is an elephant's poop? This fun yet informative book about animals gives kids all the scientific information they need--plus the "yuck factor" they love Every animal, big and small, does it: poop. And kids can learn all about the process from this...

The extraordinary inner-workings of the world's amazing, adaptable insects A tiny textbook to learn on your own How Insects Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what insects look like but why. Arguably the most successful land animals--still going...

Lots of Spots is lots of fun! This cherished collection of illustrated poems from Caldecott Honoree Lois Ehlert is now available as a Classic Board Book. Lois Ehlert is at her Ogden-Nashian best in this lively collection of poems about animal camouflage and adornment....

Decoding the BodyA Zen master and butcher by profession once said that until he understood the body he had repeatedly to sharpen his knives. After his illumination over the import of joint spaces, he never had to sharpen his implements again.Carving Nature at Its...