Zoology

Winner, 2020 National Outdoor Book Award, Nature and the Environment Snakes inspire extreme reactions. Love or hate these limbless reptiles, almost everyone is fascinated by them. Although snakes are widespread and frequently encountered, they may be more misunderstood than any other group of animals....

A full-color, nonfiction picture book about how reptiles adapt to their environments to survive and thrive in the natural world A lizard that walks on water? A snake that slithers sideways? These are animal adaptations In Water-Walking, Sidewinding, and Other Remarkable Reptile Adaptations, children...

Stories about sinister centipedes are legendary but behind the myths lie an important, valuable, and harmless group of invertebrate predators performing a vital service to ecosystems by helping to keep plant-eating pest populations in check. Orin McMonigle's Centipedes in Captivity details the five chilopod...

A basic exploration of the appearance, behavior, and habitat of peacocks, the rainforest birds whose males have showy feathers. Also included is a story from folklore explaining why peacocks are so colorful.Author: Valerie BoddenPublisher: Creative EducationPublished: 01/01/2018Pages: 24Binding Type: Library BindingWeight: 0.96lbsSize: 11.30h x...

Visit the author's Web site at www.ourinnerape.comIt's no secret that humans and apes share a host of traits, from the tribal communities we form to our irrepressible curiosity. We have a common ancestor, scientists tell us, so it's natural that we act alike. But...

"Inviting, fascinating . . . animal-loving kids will be enthralled." --Booklist (Starred review) Have you wondered what life at the zoo is really like? With breathtaking original images from a National Geographic photographer, this book gives a unique behind-the-scenes view. This is the perfect...

From Anemone to Zooplankton, this big, colorful board book--developed with the American Museum of Natural History--will enchant and educate children! Filled with eye-catching photos of 26 sea animals, it features fun facts about each creature even as it teaches the ABCs. Kids will love...

Learn how animal parents love and protect their babies in this beautifully illustrated, rhyming picture book! Perfect for families, classrooms and libraries, Baby on Board includes backmatter with a fun matching game and STEM/STEAM activities.You may know that kangaroos carry their babies in pouches,...

Bird eggs come in so many beautiful colors, sizes, and shapes, but best of all is what's inside themAuthor: Amy Sky KosterPublisher: Creative EditionsPublished: 02/04/2020Pages: 14Binding Type: Board BookWeight: 0.65lbsSize: 7.10h x 7.20w x 0.60dISBN: 9781568463513Audience: Baby-PreschoolReview Citation(s): Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2020School Library Journal 04/01/2020...

Got a fan of snakes, lizards, and turtles? Dig into this beginner's guide to reptiles from Cathryn and John Sill, creators of the award-winning About... series. Author and educator Cathryn Sill explains in simple language the basic characteristics that all reptiles share, while offering...

Budding birders will enjoy finding out about birds of prey in this award-winning first guide from the creators of the celebrated About... series. This beginner's guide uses simple, easy-to-understand language to teach children what raptors are, how they look, how they move, what they...

All animals sleep. But do they dream? Facts inspire imaginations in a beautifully illustrated nonfiction picture book for curious young minds. Some animals sleep alone. Others sleep in packs. Some slumber at night, and others prefer the daytime for getting some z's. Whether large...

For Discovery Channel enthusiasts, this scientific foray into life on planet earth examines how the world's creatures--both weird and wonderful--are inextricably linked. Life on planet earth is not weirder than we imagine. It's weirder than we are capable of imagining. And we're all in...

Dive into this fascinating counting journey through the amazing and mysterious world of octopuses. Everyone knows octopuses have eight arms. But did you know that they have three hearts and nine brains? This intriguing exploration of octopuses goes through numbers one to ten, with...

How do animals raise their young? Each animal has its own way! This science reader introduces students to various animal families including penguins, elephants, kangaroos, polar bears, wolves, ants, and more. With vivid, engaging images and easy-to-read text, this book teaches students important scientific...

Elusive study organisms for ornithologists and highly prized additions to the birder's life-list, the antpittas (Grallariidae) and gnateaters (Conopophagidae) are among the most poorly known Neotropical bird groups. This authoritative handbook is the first book dedicated solely to these two families, combining an exhaustive...

Become a better birder with brief portraits of 200 top North American birds. This friendly, relatable book is a celebration of the art, science, and delights of bird-watching. How to Know the Birds introduces a new, holistic approach to bird-watching, by noting how behaviors,...

This is a remarkable book told from a unique perspective. Damon Corrie is a hereditary chief of the Eagle Clan, of the Arawak Tribe based mostly in Guyana. He has made a lifelong study of the mystery animals and animal folklore of his people,...

A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians Nature is rife with cheating. Possums play possum, feigning death to cheat predators. Crows cry wolf to scare off rivals. Amphibians and reptiles are inveterate impostors. Even genes and cells cheat. The Liars...

Explore the animal kingdom like never before in this thrilling roundup of animals that bite, sting ... and kill.A venomous lizard the size of a car. A snake that can take down an elephant. A stealthy scorpion ready to strike. Sound like the makings...