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Series
Environmental issues volume IAN-105
Publisher
Iowa Association of Naturalists
Pub. Date
1992
Language
English
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!
3) The wild world handbook: how adventurers, artists, scientists-and you-can protect earth's habitats
Author
Series
Publisher
Quirk Books
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A middle-grade guide to environmental stewardship and protecting diverse habitats"--
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"The first field guide to all of the world's major land habitats -- richly illustrated and packed with essential information to help you get the most out of your outdoor adventures. Accurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder, naturalist, outdoors enthusiast, or ecologist who wants to get the most out of their experiences in the field. Habitats of the World is the first field guide to the world's major land...
Author
Publisher
Creative Homeowner
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
"Shows homeowners how to fill their yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature by gardening with native species that attract birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife"--Provided by publisher
Shows homeowners how to fill their yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature. Author David Mizejewski presents simple plans for reintroducing native plants that birds, butterflies, bees, and a whole host of critters can't resist. He...
Author
Publisher
Tiger Tales
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
"Animals are found in every environment around the world from the rain forest to the savanna to the desert. Some creatures, like butterflies and foxes, can survive in many different habitats. Lyrical text and stunning illustrations bring to life the inhabitants of these unique environments"--Jacket.
8) Shark
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
"Did you know that sharks first appeared in the oceans 200 million years before the dinosaurs, and that they have an electrical sixth sense that helps them locate their prey? How dangerous is a great white shark? Can a whale shark really grow as big as a city bus? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these questions, then this may be the book for you! Discover where they live, why they are hunted, and what can be done to protect them. The book...
9) Bats
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It's time for a field trip! Fly Guy and Buzz are going into a bat cave to learn all about bats. With straightforward text, humorous asides, and kid-friendly full-bleed photographs throughout, young readers will love learning all about these nocturnal creatures."--
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.
14) 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.
15) Polar bear
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
As spring approaches in the Arctic, a mother polar bear and her two cubs tentatively emerge from hibernation to explore the changing landscape. When it is time, she takes her cubs on a forty-mile journey, back to their home on the ice. Along the way, she fends off wolves, hunts for food, and swims miles and miles.
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
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
W.W. Norton & Company, Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A biologist takes us into the still mysterious world of koalas, from their marsupial ancestors to current threats to their existence. Koalas are one of the most beloved animals, but despite their celebrity, we are just learning much about their nature and history. Blending evolutionary biology, natural history, and ecology, biologist Danielle Clode tells us the story of these amazing marsupials. She looks at fossils of ancestral giant koalas three...
20) 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"--
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