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Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"An original and probing debut work of nonfiction by a brilliant new writer, rooted in her years-long quest to study the cultural legacy of the wolf In this enthralling, kaleidoscopic exploration of wolves both real and symbolic, Erica Berry weaves historic and scientific findings alongside criticism, journalism, and memoir to illuminate the strands of our cultural constructions of predator and prey, and what it means to navigate a world in which...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In his latest illustrated exploration of the animal kingdom, Steve Jenkins introduces readers to some of the most powerful predators in history, from the Tyrannosaurus rex to the African lion."--
Author
Publisher
Penguin Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Physical Desc
xii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"On a barren seafloor, the pearlfish swims into the safety of a sea cucumbers anus. To find a meal, the female bolas spider releases pheromones that mimic a female moth, luring male moths into her sticky lasso web. The Glyptapanteles wasp injects a caterpillar with her young, which feed on the victim, erupt out of it, then mind-control the poor (and somehow still living) schmuck into protecting them from predators. These are among the curious critters...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Why do tigers have stripes? How do their claws help them hunt? Discover the answers to these questions and learn other fascinating facts about tigers' habitat, physical characteristics, and behavior."--
Publisher
Disney Educational Productions
Pub. Date
[2009?]
Edition
Classroom ed.
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 25 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Showcases the ongoing battle for survival between predator and prey. Students will journey on land and under sea for a riveting look at many species - from caribou and cheetahs to sea lions and sharks - as they either stalk their prey or avoid being stalked themselves. From the amazing variety of adaptations that characterize both predators and prey to the natural order of a food chain, this DVD highlights the important role predation plays in keeping...
9) Food chains
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publishing Company
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Life on Earth is endlessly amazing and complex. Learn about food chains with well-researched, clearly written informational text, primary sources with accompanying questions, charts, graphs, diagrams, timelines, and maps, multiple prompts, and more. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
10) Where the wild things were: life, death, and ecological wreckage in a land of vanishing predators
Author
Publisher
Distributed to the trade by Macmillan
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
291 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
A provocative look at how the disappearance of the world's great predators has upset the delicate balance of the environment, and what their disappearance portends for the future, by an acclaimed science journalist.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Orcas are some of the ocean's fiercest animals. Find out more about these fascinating creatures, from how they efficiently catch their prey to how their ocean habitat supports them."--
13) The shallows
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach, and finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
16) Deadly predators
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Fascinating images accompany information about deadly predators. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--
17) Trapdoor spiders
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!, Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"In Trapdoor Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Trapdoor spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider."--
19) Food chains
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Living things need energy. Plants use sunlight to get energy they can use. Some animals get energy from eating plants. Other animals get energy from eating animals. Food Chains looks at how energy travels up a food chain. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards...
Author
Publisher
Island Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Physical Desc
xxviii, 250 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
The relationship between humans and mountain lions has always been uneasy. A century ago, mountain lions were vilified as a threat to livestock and hunted to the verge of extinction. In recent years, this keystone predator has made a remarkable comeback, but today humans and mountain lions appear destined for a collision course. Its recovery has led to an unexpected conundrum: Do more mountain lions mean they're a threat to humans and domestic animals?...
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