Zoology

This extraordinary true story introduces readers to the unforgettable Waterhouse Hawkins: Victorian artist and visionary who built the world's first life-size models of dinosaurs Can you fathom a time when almost no one in the world knew what a dinosaur looked like? That was...

Amazing animals live all over our world. But which ones are the strongest, hairiest, or fastest? Through easy-to-read text, amazing photos, and a fun activity, beginning readers will learn all about the most extreme animals living on our planet.Author: Cari MeisterPublisher: Pebble BooksPublished: 08/01/2022Pages:...

This deep dive into the wonderful world of insects teaches us to love the tiny, seemingly terrifying creatures all around us. For many people, cockroaches are the most pesky of pests. Not so for entomologist Frank Nischk. In this funny and fascinating book, Frank...

This stunning exploration of butterflies from around the world is a companion to My Book of Birds Geraldo Valério grew up in Brazil, watching white butterflies visit the vegetable patch behind his house. As he got older, he learned more about these unique and...

A year in the life of a sloth is revealed in this stunningly illustrated nonfiction picture book, the latest in the popular The Secret Life series. Meet Perezoso, a brown-throated three-fingered sloth who lives in a rainforest habitat. Young readers will be fascinated as...

The creatures in this book are hidden in various ways. Some survive by means of symbiotic relationships with other creatures, like the clownfish living among an anemone's poisonous tentacles. Some are closely related to seemingly unconnected animals, like the elephant and the manatee. Some...

Bugs and insects have always fascinated children. This book in the Creepy Crawly Critters series introduces young readers to the praying mantis. Readers can discover physical characteristics, habitat, diet, and more.Author: Tamra B. OrrPublisher: Cherry Lake PublishingPublished: 08/01/2015Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.60h x...

This informative book introduces young readers to the habitat, physical features, diet, and behavior of centipedes. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. This...

This informative book introduces young readers to the habitat, physical features, diet, and behavior of Army ants. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....

The richness and diversity of Cuban birdlife features 354 recorded species that represent 20 orders and 60 families. The 21 living endemic species include the charming Cuban Tody, the striking and elegant Cuban Trogon (the national bird), the colorful Cuban Green Woodpecker, and the...

The award-winning team of What Do You Do with a Tail Like This? and Move! once again create a nonfiction picture book that is amazingly beautiful, fun, and filled with all sorts of interesting facts. Here, Steve Jenkins and Robin Page investigate sibling relationships...

Caldecott Honor-winning team Steve Jenkins and Robin Page explore form, color, and pattern, and capture the very unique nature of frogs in this brilliantly illustrated picture book. Perfect for fans of The Beetle Book, and young readers looking for nonfiction about this perennially fascinating...

As seen on PBS's American Spring Live, one of America's great nature-writers explores the magic and science of feathers Feathers are an evolutionary marvel: aerodynamic, insulating, beguiling. They date back more than 100 million years. Yet their story has never been fully told. In...

New York Times BestsellerThe remarkable true story of an extraordinary relationship between psychologist Irene M. Pepperberg and Alex, an African Grey parrot who proved scientists and accepted wisdom wrong by demonstrating an astonishing ability to communicate and understand complex ideas. "You be good. I...

This field guide highlights 100 snakes found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding of these creatures and will be able to identify them in the wild. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index....

Most people don't come across oysters in nature very often, so they may not seem like very important animals. However, these amazing mollusks create key habitats for other animals, protective barriers for land, and even jobs for people! And those are just some of...

From nervous opossums playing dead to hungry alligator turtles luring fish with their worm-like tongues, animals have evolved in the ways they act and look to survive. This series looks at six unique animals and the clever ways they have adapted. This series is...

What do you know about jellyfish? Beginning readers will get their feet wet with these literacy-building introductions to ocean animals. In addition to curricular information, social-emotional questions encourage reflection and family/educator engagement tips help connect the topic to the reader's life. These books are...

In the animal kingdom, survival is the name of the game--and not everything is as it seems. A number of animals rely on particularly clever tricks to fool predators or prey. A baby bird mimics a poisonous caterpillar. A moth escapes bats by making...

With their sharp senses, ability to run long distances, and powerful bites, wolves are top predators in their habitats. Find out how they work together to hunt and raise their young.Author: Sandra MarklePublisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Published: 08/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 7.10h x...