Zoology

The polar regions are very cold and very windy. There is snow and ice everywhere, but I love my home. My feet help me walk on the slippery ice, but I am not a penguin. My thick fur keeps me warm but I am...

My Zoology Notes is a hands-on, educational book of outdoor activities that kids will love. Observe animals, write down their behaviors, what they eat, and where they live. The Glossary of Terms will help expand basic animal behavior. The worksheets will encourage study skills,...

See what baby animals eat in the third book of this nonfiction series, now in paperback Around the world, baby animals eat to grow big and strong. Whether it's bear cubs snacking on clams, giraffes munching on leaves, or chimpanzee babies drinking milk from...

Although some sharks are very scary and dangerous, most species are quiet creatures who pose no threat to humans at all. Readers will learn all about the many kinds of sharks, what they eat, where they live, and their importance to the ocean ecosystem...

Bats have a bad reputation as blood-sucking creatures of the night. But these fascinating mammals actually help people by eating insect pests and pollinating fruit trees and flowers. In this book packed with fun facts and vivid photographs, readers will learn all about the...

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...

A splendid and luminous celebration of one of nature's most perfect and mysterious creatures--the hawk--from the New York Times bestselling author of the astoundingly beautiful (NPR) The Soul of an Octopus. When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan's farm,...

Which animal is as big as 33 elephants? Is it true that a polar bear's skin is black? Which animal curls itself into a ball when attacked? Can a cockroach really live without a head? Which animal's tongue is twice as long as its...

With their beautiful white fur and powerful presence, polar bears rule the Arctic. These majestic giants swim from iceberg to iceberg in chilling waters, care for their adorable cubs, and are threatened by global warming. In this level 1 reader you'll learn all you...

At the time of his death in 1935, Harry S. Swarth, head of the Mammalogy and Ornithology Departments at the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco, had been preparing a manuscript reflecting on twenty-five years of his research in coastal Alaska and British...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how jellyfish live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics...

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how sea anemones live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the invertebrate's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look!...

Fun facts for kids who like reptiles!Astonishing and just plain weird facts with explanations about one of the world's strangest group of creatures, the reptiles. Fascinating and fun for anyone who has a reptile pet, wants one, or is just curious about these odd,...

A kindergarten-level introduction to zebras, covering their growth process, behaviors, the African lands they call home, and such defining features as their stripes.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher: Creative PaperbacksPublished: 01/11/2022Pages: 24Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w x 0.10dISBN: 9781682770719Audience: Ages 4-8Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 3Point Value:...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of cougars, the second largest cats of the Americas. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why cougars have long, thin bodies.From humpbacked camels to drumming woodpeckers, and from fast-flying hummingbirds to slow-moving tortoises,...

Some desert creatures are masters of disguise! They use camouflage and cover to outsmart predators or sneak up on prey. Some desert animals blend in with rocks, sand, and more. Others burrow beneath the ground or hide in shrubs. Can you spot the creatures...

Spend a day and night in the forest! Learn about this wooded habitat through the fascinating animals that call it home. Leap from tree to tree with a squirrel searching for breakfast. Pounce with a fox on the forest floor. Soar with a red-tailed...

Animal Planet All-Star Readers: I Am Machli, Queen of the Tigers, Level 2, is the exciting true story of a female Bengal tiger who fought to keep control of her territory and to raise her cubs in safety. Meet Machli! This regal Bengal tiger...

This book gives fascinating facts about leopards 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,...

Octopuses have eight tentacles lined with suction cups. Their skin can change color, and they shoot black ink at their enemies. Find out more facts about these amazing sea creatures.Author: Jaclyn JaycoxPublisher: Pebble BooksPublished: 08/01/2021Pages: 32Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 9.13h x 7.09w x 0.39dISBN:...