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Author
Publisher
Imagine! Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Description
For more than forty-five years, the National Wildlife Federation has been dazzling families with amazing images and stories. Get ready for some supersonic fun that will make you say OUCH! Discover talon strength in birds of prey, sharp claws in lions and pumas, chewing mouthparts in insects, venom in snakes, and toxins in frogs. More? You want more? How about skunks that eat bees, stinging cells in jellyfish, meerkats that eat scorpions, caterpillars...
Author
Publisher
Peachtree
Pub. Date
[2013]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
Introduces the myriad ways babies hide, from human toddlers who peek out from beneath blankets, to fawns that blend in with dappled sunlight, to leopard cubs who scramble high in African trees.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
Where do nineteen of the speediest animals on the planet live, how big are they compared to humans, and just how fast are they? These and other questions are answered through infographics, facts, and figureśђ?وand Steve Jenkins' signature artwork.
7) Animal armor
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Kids
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Information about animals shells, scales, spikes and other outer coverings, for young children learning to read"--
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Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface-including walls and ceilings-with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these...
Author
Publisher
Pajama Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color ilustrations ; 22 cm
Description
"A nest of baby dinosaurs hatches deep in the forest and the little dinos immediately begin scampering and playing. When a T-Rex threatens the hatchlings, their fierce mother Triceratops scares it away, and the tired babies settle in for a nap."--
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Inc
Pub. Date
2022.
Physical Desc
37 pages : color illustrations ; 33 cm
Description
Creatures from all around the animal kingdom wield a mysterious weapon that is key to their survival: poison! These sophisticated concoctions are designed with precision to defy predators or subdue prey. Within these pages, children will learn all about big-eyed critters with a poisonous secret; tiny, flashy octopuses that can kill in minutes; the world's deadliest spiders, snakes, and scorpions; and more!
14) I am the walrus
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Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
392 pages ; 21 cm.
Description
"Noah Prime discovers he can exhibit the traits and access the abilities of animals and must use them to fight back against those who are hunting him.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Studio, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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Description
An introduction to twelve species that use camouflage to survive combines engaging scientific facts with natural-world artwork, while sumptuously detailed seek-and-find spreads offer interactive ways to apply new reader knowledge.
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
32 unnumbered pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Do dolphins teach? Do birds build apartment buildings? Do tapirs deliver packages? You may be surprised at the answers! Animals have to work hard to survive in the wild. From vultures that act as nature’s cleanup crew, to damselfish that help grow their favorite food, this book is full of interesting, surprising, and sometimes familiar ways that animals work and behave." --publisher's website
17) Armor & animals
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"What do knights in shining armor have to do with turtles, fish, and porcupines? A lot, actually! Find out what helmets, shields, and swords have in common with shells, scales, and spikes in this colorful and imaginative look at how different creatures keep themselves safe"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
G. P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
2023.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Description
A hilarious and factual introduction to the Amazonian hoatzin—or stinkbird—and its surprising, incredible superpower. (Spoiler alert: it's more than just the stink!) Stinkbirds have a lot in common with other birds: they have feathers, wings, and a beak. But they also have . . . a hidden superpower! This proud stinkbird papa would love to tell you more about it—if his adorable chick would quit interrupting him!
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Description
"The latest offering from the award-winning team of Robin Page and Steve Jenkins focuses on the most unique and exciting animal displays in the natural world, used by creatures to stand out. This eye-catching, high-interest material is ideal for nature lovers, Jenkins fans, and even the most reluctant readers."--
20) Scales
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Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm.
Description
"Let's learn all about the different types of animal coverings! Animals have different body coverings for different reasons. Some animals use their coverings to keep warm or stay cool, others use them for protection, and can either stand out or blend in.Some animals even use their coverings to move! This vibrant new set of LEARN ABOUT books gives readers a close-up look at five different animal coverings, from fur and feathers to skin, scales, and...
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