Zoology

This profusely illustrated comprehensive key for identifying amphibians and reptiles from the continental United States and Canada incorporates a wealth of scientific findings. Since the first edition was published in 1998 and the second in 2012, the number of currently recognized species of native...

Dr. Robert Mason has been studying a mysterious phenomenon for over fifteen years: the reemergence of tens of thousands of red-sided garter snakes -- the world's largest concentration of snakes -- after a winter spent in a state of suspended animation in subterranean caverns....

The Cat in the Hat goes on a hairy adventure in this leveled reader for independent readers all about--what else?--hair It's Crazy Hair Day at Sally and Nick's school, and the kids can't pick a style to wear. Curly or straight? Long or short?...

From one of the world's leading natural scientists and the acclaimed author of Trilobite , Life: A Natural History of Four Billion Years of Life on Earth and Dry Storeroom No. 1 comes a fascinating chronicle of life's history told not through the fossil...

A stunning debut picture book that encourages kids to look beyond first impressions by sharing unexpected details about seemingly scary wild animals like gorillas, rhinoceroses, and more. Spiders are creepy. Porcupines are scary. Bats are ugly. Or are they...?This captivating book invites you to...

This revised edition surveys key aspects of zebras, describing these striped African horses' appearance, behaviors, and habitats. A folk tale explains how zebras' stripes appeared on their coats.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/15/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.83lbsSize: 11.10h x 8.82w x 0.32dISBN: 9781640265196Audience:...

This title takes you millions of years back in time to meet Gastornis, a giant, flightless bird. Complete with computer generated images, fossil finds, and a fossil map! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint...

This title introduces the rock cycle, with simple explanations, fun examples of where to see different types of rock, and infographics. Features also include a table of contents, Making Connections questions, a glossary, and an index. QR Codes in the books give readers access...

Some animals blend in with their surroundings. Some team up with other animals or travel huge distances each year. Each species has amazing adaptations that help it stay safe, fed, and alive. Animal Survival explores a variety of survival techniques and how each one...

The interest in primates, from lemurs to gorillas, has never been greater. Primatologists are continually finding evidence in the behavior and ecology of our closest genetic relatives that sheds light on human origins. So, just who are these 520+ species of complex and intelligent...

Sea turtle book for kids ages 0-5Can a turtle wear headphones? No! But they'd be good drummers.In this light-hearted picture book about turtles, learn about all the different types of sounds turtles can hear, and make. Turtles Have Secret Ears is perfect for home...

Richard Dawkins on how nature and humans have learned to overcome the pull of gravity and take to the skies. 'A masterly investigation of all aspects of flight, human and animal... A beautifully produced book that will appeal across age groups' Alexander McCall Smith...

There are fewer grey seals in the world than endangered African elephants, but the British Isles host almost half of this global population. Every year these charismatic animals, with their expressive eyes and whiskers more sensitive than our fingertips, haul out on our shores...

See baby animals at play in the first book in a nature book series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals use play to learn and practice important skills. Whether it's baby lemurs climbing trees, giraffe calves galloping in the grass, or cheetah...

Get the New Edition of Louisiana & Mississippi's Best-Selling Bird GuideLearn to identify birds in Louisiana & Mississippi, 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...

Spiders seem scary, but they are really quiet creatures who help humans by eating many insect pests. And it's hard not to love nature's best engineer as it builds elaborate web homes. Young readers will explore the world of spiders and their awesome abilities...

Even venomous snakes can be helpful to people and Planet Earth! Young readers will learn the truth about the many different kinds of snakes, how to tell which ones are truly dangerous and which ones just want to be left alone, and explore up...

"Make no mistake: the story that started with Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin is far from finished. On the contrary, I believe there's a good chance that it's only just begun."-Rutger Bregman, Utopia for Realists and Humankind"Russian social theorist Peter Kropotkin ... argued that voluntary cooperation...

This book gives fascinating facts about falcons 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,...

This book gives fascinating facts about eagles 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,...