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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Co
Pub. Date
2005
Language
English
Description
Learn how these animals and many others grow and thrive in very different environments. Incorporated into the book is an interactive element. Hidden in the illustrations are animals camouflaged in their surroundings. Turn the page to see if you were able to find them all!
4) Wild animals
Author
Series
Publisher
Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Go wild with incredible untamed animals! Meet awesome wild animals up close. See stunning photographs of animals in their natural habitats and learn how animals survive and thrive all around the world.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the hidden world beneath your feet. Peer into woodland burrows. Find the secret places that grassland predators can't reach. Learn how to escape the desert heat. From under the arctic snows to the shade below the forest floor, you'll be amazed at how much wildlife there is teeming underground"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Tundra Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Colorful coral reefs, astonishing in their beauty, bustle and teem with life. The author and illustrator takes us on a magical journey through one of the earth's most important ecosystems. In this book, we discover, in breathtaking art and lyrical text, the plants and animals that flourish in its tropical conditions -- from coralline algae, phytoplankton, and sea grasses to hermit crabs, moon jellies, whale sharks, and porcupinefish.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Take a journey through Earth's most amazing ecosystems, from icy seas and tropical rainforests to arid deserts and hostile mountains. Dive beneath the sunlit surface of the Coral Sea to find a reef bursing with life, or travel through the African Savanna to see powerful predators roaming the land. And as you go, discover how animals and plants adapt to their environment and each other."--
10) The wild world handbook: how adventurers, artists, scientists-and you-can protect earth's habitats
Author
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A middle-grade guide to environmental stewardship and protecting diverse habitats"--
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
Español
Description
Donde viven los animales te invita a recorrer los continentes en busca de los animales que los habitan. No pierdas el rastro al águila americana mientras surca majestuosamente los picos de las Montañas Rocosas; sigue la migración del ñu africano a través del parque nacional Serengueti mientras trata de cruzar peligrosos ríos bajo la mirada atenta de hambrientos depredadores; sigue el rastro del solitario leopardo del Amur (el felino más extraño...
12) Biome geo facts
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Discover the biomes of our planet, from lush rainforests and sweltering deserts to deep oceans and fast-flowing rivers. See how seasons and climates vary across the globe, and find out about amazing animal and plant adaptations. Learn about people who live in different places around the world and the dangers that threaten our natural environment.
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"The fabulous diversity of the animal kingdom is on full display in this beautifully designed book featuring some of the most interesting creatures on earth. Animals are amazing! They are able to change their colors, grow armored defensive systems, and develop amazing hiding abilities and deadly poisonous hunting skills"--
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Introduce young nature lovers to the wonders of ecology as they explore the earth's most amazing and unusual regions colorful coral reefs, frozen polar seas, dense, leafy rain forests, and more and meet the unique animals that call them home. In a world filled with marvelous creatures great and small, astounding discoveries can be found in Sarah Dennis's enchanting, intricate cut-paper illustrations. Readers learn how food webs sustain incredible...
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The smallest areas of the natural world can contain a diverse web of life. Peel back leaves on the forest floor, peer over a clifftop and into a desert canyon, travel to an oasis in the Sahara Desert, climb a towering Brazil nut tree in a rain forest, and visit four more land-based habitats. What creatures will you discover? In this richly illustrated lift-the-flap book, young nature enthusiasts can get up close and personal with the wonders found...
16) Our blue planet
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With all its variety, expanse and wonder, discover how much there is to love about Our Blue Planet. Our oceans are home to the greatest diversity of life on Earth and cover 71 percent of the planet. With so much to discover, this book introduces creatures beyond imagination"--
Author
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Uses a thoughtful, easy-to-understand approach to teach children information about the various species of animals that share our planet, including where they live, what they eat, how they interact with their families, how they communicate, and what they think and feel. Includes quizzes and suggested activities.
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Thirteen extraordinary habitats to explore. Thirteen unforgettable stories. Go on a journey that spans every corner of our planet. What do freezing mountain peaks, vast deserts, lush forests, and the deepest, darkest oceans have in common? They're all places that incredible animals call home. Through the Animal Kingdom invites you on a journey through these habitats to discover the secret lives of the animals that live there. Track a bald eagle as...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Presents a global view of how animals adapt to the seasons and threats to their survival in their northern and southern hemisphere homes. Topics covered include habitats, life cycles, diets, and conservation statuses. Includes glossary and suggested activities.
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