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Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"What's that howling in the night? Is it a neighborhood dog, or maybe a wolf? No, it's a coyote! Readers of this fascinating book will meet the mysterious coyote, the canine unique to North and South America. They'll learn incredible facts about these clever creatures, such as that they are likely the first animals ever domesticated by humans! Broken down into accessible fun facts accompanied by vivid photographs and graphic organizers, this informative...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Monarch butterflies are among the most recognized butterflies in the world due to their unique coloring. They also go on a migration journey that can be more than 2,000 miles (3,200 km) long! Readers of this innovative volume explore the life of the monarch butterfly and learn fun facts about these fascinating insects along the way. Age-appropriate text is paired with eye-catching photographs that hold readers' attention. In addition, engaging diagrams...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The bald eagle is a familiar symbol of the United States, but these birds boast many other incredible features, including three eyelids and the ability to swoop down and catch prey at speeds of 100 miles (161 km) per hour. These and other fascinating facts will keep readers engaged as they learn important information about the national bird of the United States. Stunning photos and intriguing graphic organizers enhance informative text about bald...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Rattlesnakes are one of the most specialized and evolved snakes in the world-and they're found mainly in North America! In this volume, readers will discover how the rattlesnake makes its trademark rattle and how different kinds of rattlesnakes around the continent use the sound to stay safe. With the help of this fact-filled file, young explorers will delve into the life of this highly specialized North American viper. With photographs of the snakes...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Wetlands are home to all kinds of lush wildlife, but who makes this habitat possible? Readers of this delightful book will meet nature's lumberjack and architect-the mighty beaver! They'll learn about beavers' habitats, diet, adaptations, and other fascinating facts about this keystone species and the vital role they play in wetland ecosystems. This accessible text is broken down into 20 fun facts accompanied by captivating photographs and graphic...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"If you were a bullfrog, you could have as many as 20,000 siblings-and you wouldn't have a problem eating them! In this brightly designed volume, readers will love learning about these cold-blooded amphibians through the 20 most odd and interesting factsabout their adaptations, life cycle, behaviors, and more. Carefully selected photographs support the accessible text and display bullfrogs in their native habitats. Beneficial graphic organizers help...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Marine animals have adapted to their habitat over millions of years. Huge whales and giant squids have been able to grow exceptionally large despite the absence of strong limbs due to the buoyancy of living in salt water. Blubber keeps some animals warm in the deep as other adaptations let animals live in very warm waters. Readers dive into the complex and fascinating subject of life under the sea through 20 interesting facts about how bodies, predation,...
Author
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book...
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Reptiles lay their eggs on land and most spend a lot of their time out of the water. While this is a fact today, it wasn't always this way! Living on land is an adaptation reptiles underwent millions of years ago. Even more adaptations, such as how reptiles regulate their body temperature and their scaly skin, are more apparent to those studying crocodiles, turtles, and other reptiles in modern times. Using a unique format of short facts, this book...
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Insects are often the same color as their surroundings. Their mouthparts developed for exactly the food they like to eat. Grasshoppers have long, strong back legs for hopping over grass, whereas the cockroach's long, thin legs let them run very quickly. None of this is an accident! Insects have many incredible adaptations that have made them the perfect residents of their environment. Short, easily digestible information draws readers into the insect...
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