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1) Whale
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Describes whales, dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals, their habitats, means of communication, and family life.
3) Blackfish
Publisher
Our Turn Productions, LLC
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (83 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Killer whales – beloved, yet infamous for their capacity to kill viciously – lie at the heart of BLACKFISH, which expands on the discussion of keeping such intelligent creatures in captivity. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival** and **San Francisco International Film Festival**.
4) Mammal
Author
Series
Eyewitness books volume 11
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text examine the world of mammals, depicting their development, feeding habits, courtship rituals, protective behavior, and physical adaptation to their various ways of life.
8) Mammals
Author
Series
World of animals volume 1-10
Publisher
Grolier
Pub. Date
2003
Physical Desc
10 v. : col. ill. , col. maps ; 29 cm.
Language
English
Formats
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In Cat Sense, renowned anthrozoologist John Bradshaw takes us further into the mind of the domestic cat than ever before, using cutting-edge scientific research to dispel the myths and explain the true nature of our feline friends. Tracing the cat?s evolution from lone predator to domesticated companion, Bradshaw shows that although cats and humans have been living together for at least eight thousand years, cats remain independent, predatory, and...
10) Mammals
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
This field guide highlights 100 mammals found throughout the world. Readers will gain a greater understanding about the behaviors and appearance of each mammal and will be able to identify these creatures after seeing the vivid photographs and useful labels within the book. Features include a helpful introduction to the topic, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Author
Publisher
Bloomsbury Sigma
Pub. Date
2021.
Physical Desc
320 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 25 cm
Language
English
Description
"For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last 20 years scientists have uncovered new fossils and used new technologies that have upended this story. In Beasts Before Us, palaeontologist Elsa Panciroli charts the emergence of the mammal lineage, Synapsida, beginning at their murky split from the reptiles in the Carboniferous period, over three-hundred million years ago....
13) Mammals
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Pull back the curtain on the wide, wide world of mammals! Organized by animal-science reference topics such as anatomy, life cycle, and methods of defense, Mammals lets young readers and browsers discover these hairy animals through full-color photos and concise, factual text.
16) Mammals
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
Presents an overview of mammals, including their history, various kinds, physical characteristics, behavior, and endangered and extinct species.
19) Ocean mammals
Author
Series
Publisher
Children Press
Pub. Date
c1996
Physical Desc
48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 22 cm.
Language
English
Description
Discusses several different marine mammals including dolphins, manatees, walruses, whales, and sea otters.
20) Feral pigs
Author
Series
Publisher
Pogo Books are published by Jump!
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers will learn why feral pigs are considered an invasive species, how they have established themselves in and impacted new ecosystems, and what scientists are doing to combat the problem. Bright, full-color photographs and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about feral pigs and how scientists work to control their population. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers...
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