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Author
Series
Publisher
Greystone Kids
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"From a bestselling illustrator, this utterly unique comic-style book for kids 4 to 8 explores super-small creatures with astounding abilities. Did you know that some of the smallest creatures on Earth have real-life superpowers? The minute oribatid mite can lift more than 1,000 times its own weight. A tiny type of salamander (called an axolotl) can regrow body parts. And the almost microscopic tardigrade? It can survive practically anywhere, even...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"How to Swallow a Pig is a clever and whimsical nonfiction book about animal behavior disguised as a How-to/Advice book by the bestselling team of Steve Jenkins and Robin Page."--
Author
Language
English
Description
Presents random facts about animals around the world, including why tigers have stripes, how chameleons change color, and if flying fish can really fly.
"Ever wondered why ducks float or how a spider makes a web? This fascinating animal book reveals the answers to more than 200 intriguing questions children ask about their favorite animals. Let's explore them all! ...This fact-packed nature book for kids takes young readers on an epic adventure of...
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads ... the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures - and their odd bods - survive and thrive all around the globe!"--
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2020
Physical Desc
159 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
You humans have given us a bad rep! You say we're scary and spooky and dangerous and icky. Well we're here to set the record straight because we're fed up with the lies you've been spreading. So here are the facts about what we do, what we eat, how we communicate and how we actually help you humans loads. We're not bad animals at all! we're just misunderstood!
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
95 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes "monsters" of the animal world, explaining how seemingly scary characteristics and behaviors are adaptations that help animals survive.
"Facts and information about parasites and other creatures of the animals world"--
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
191 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"If you have a question, this new book series has the answer! Based on our wildly popular gift book, Why, this question-and-answer series takes expert-approved content our readers love and reimagines it in a snackable, pithy, and engaging format. The first book in the new series features Q&As all about the animal kingdom"--
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Sharp-eyed readers will need to keep their eyes peeled in this engaging look at how animals of all shapes and sizes blend in and survive in their native ecosystems. How do animals deal with danger? From crocodiles standing on their tails to great white sharks with their jaws wide open to well-camouflaged venomous snakes, prospective naturalists and conservationists will have a lot to look out for in this exploration of dynamic ecosystems and the...
11) What a jerk!
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes the strange and rude behaviors of chimpanzees, raccoons, seagulls, and other animals. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented"--
Author
Publisher
Storey Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Offers information about the behavior and special characteristics of fifteen different animals, as well as creative games and activities that allow young readers to copy the movements, sounds, and behaviors of each animal.
Author
Series
Publisher
World Book, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
48 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Describes bizarre habits of the spotted hyena, basilisk lizard, snow monkey, and other animals. Includes large photographs and relevant information about each animal presented"--
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
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
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First American edition.
Physical Desc
80 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"Be prepared with all the facts you need to identify these commonly confused animals! How do you tell the difference between a llama and an alpaca? What really makes a crocodile different to an alligator? Is that a leopard, a cheetah or a jaguar? What's the Difference? Animals covers over sixty different regularly confused animals and discusses the similarities and differences about each of them. Fact files, vibrant photographs and an answer to the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that there are caterpillars that look like snakes? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Animal Imposters! With stunning photography and fun, easy-to-read writing, this Level 3 book covers everything from sneaky spiders to camouflaged geckos. It's all true and unbelievable! Ripley Level 3 Readers are perfect for kids who are beginning to read on their own.
Author
Series
Publisher
Flying Eye Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
"From apes to otters to clever crows, this beautifully illustrated non-fiction picture book tells stories of amazing tool-using animals that use objects in crafty ways. In Earth's jungles and deserts and deep beneath the sea curious creatures are hard at work. Some resourceful animals use tools to get the job done, just like you do. There are bottlenose dolphins holding sponges to protect their snouts, chimps wielding stone hammers and tailorbirds...
Author
Publisher
Kids CanPress
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 22 x 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"What do a cuckoo who abandons her own egg and a frog who fakes his own death have in common? They're two of the most wanted creatures in the animal kingdom! In this hilarious nonfiction book, readers will meet 13 badly behaved creatures and the detective who's on the hunt to restore order to the animal kingdom. Each animal is wanted for a particular crime -- and spitting, lying, stealing and destruction of property are just a few of the ways these...
Author
Series
Publisher
Ripley Publishing, a Jim Pattison Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Did you know that a dalmation puppy is all white when it's born? Easy to read, fun to see, and filled with amazing things, kids (even reluctant readers) will love Ripley Readers Baby Animals!
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