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This book depicts the wonder of the world of Spiders in all its glory. Children are given a well-rounded understanding of these fascinating creatures: their anatomy, feeding habits and behavior. The following spiders are featured: * The mysterious Black Widow * The dangerous Brazilian Wandering Spider * The shy Brown Recluse Spider * The deceptive Crab Spider * The fun-loving Jumping Spider * The beefy Tarantula The pictures look great even in black...
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"One of American Association for the Advancement of Science's Books for General Audiences and Young Adults 2014" Stephen R. Palumbi is Professor of Biology and Director of the Hopkins Marine Station at Stanford University. Anthony R. Palumbi, Stephen's son, is a science writer and novelist whose work has appeared in the Atlantic and other publications.
A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, written by one of the world's leading marine...
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Colin Speedie has the sea in his blood. Born in Aberdeen within sight of the North Sea, he began his nautical apprenticeship as a child in Devon, sailing small boats around the local coastline. As time went by, a love of exploration led him to extend his horizons beyond the English Channel, altering course northwards through the Irish Sea to the wild waters of the Western Isles of Scotland. A professional yacht skipper for much of his life, he took...
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All the Buzz for Beekeeping Beginners
What happens when a writer sets up a backyard beehive? You get a beekeeping book full of fun and fascinating facts about honeybees and our other favorite pollinators.
A nature guidebook for beekeeping beginners. Full of trivia, tips, legends, and lore-this quirky bee book swarms with interesting information, so you can have fun, learn stuff, grow your farm, or just relax. Writer and beekeeper Jack Mingo lives...
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Extrait: "Les Papillons (fig. 1 à 7) partagent avec les Plantes et les Coléoptères le privilège rare d'intéresser à la fois les savants et les gens du monde, depuis les enfants jusqu'aux grandes personnes. Cette faveur est d'ailleurs toute méritée par l'élégance de leur forme et l'éclat de leur couleur. La difficulté même de leur récolte et de leur préparation ajoute un charme et un attrait de plus à la possession des espèces, et...
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Stephen R. Palumbi is Professor of Biology at Stanford University. Anthony R. Palumbi, Stephen's son, is a science writer and novelist whose work has appeared in the Atlantic and other publications.
A thrilling tour of the sea's most extreme species, coauthored by one of the world's leading marine scientists
The ocean teems with life that thrives under difficult situations in unusual environments. The Extreme Life of the Sea takes readers to the...
2547) Whose Track Is That?
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Become a Wildlife Detective!
Spotting animals in the wild is tricky, but they leave plenty of clues behind-especially tracks.
• Examine the evidence.
• Study the animal tracks.
• See if you can guess "Whose track is that?"
• Then turn the page to discover the answer!
This interactive and entertaining picture book features the full-color photography of Stan Tekiela, a professional naturalist and award-winning author. With every reading,...
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Birding in the Pacific Northwest has never been easier!
Birds of the Pacific Northwest describes and illustrates more than 400 bird species commonly encountered in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia. This comprehensive, full-color guide is organized to follow the order in which groups and species are presented by the American Union. Range maps for each species provide valuable information for identification.
• Detailed accounts...
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A critically acclaimed nature writer explores the citizen scientist movement through the lens of entomological field research in the American Southwest.
Award-winning nature writer Sharman Apt Russell felt pressed by the current environmental crisis to pick up her pen yet again. Encouraged by the phenomenon of citizen science, she decided to turn her attention to the Western red-bellied tiger beetle, an insect found widely around the world and near...
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Equal parts nature guide, adventure story, and coffee table book!
People are captivated by wild animals-by their strength and their size and by the things they do to stay alive. In Wildlife Spectacles zoologist Vladimir Dinets dives deep into this wonder, allowing curious readers to discover just how spectacular wild animals can be. In the rich, fully illustrated pages you'll discover the migration of gray whales along the Pacific coast,...
2551) Oceans in Decline
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What is happening in our oceans? By describing their main elements, this book shows how and why the oceans are being transformed, and suggests possible future scenarios to address this complex, yet often-asked, question. The ocean is being dramatically transformed, but the magnitude of this transformation remains unclear since the ocean is largely inaccessible and still unknown: there is more information about the outer universe than about the deepest...
2552) Nature is Awesome
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A book about nature sparks a child's imagination by introducing a child to the unique. Children are interested in things like where do certain animal come from and where does the rain come from. Children are also interested in the sky and how far away it is from the ground. Nature will also teach children how animals and insects get their food. This will force children to paint a picture of this in their mind. This picture will become real to children...
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Ingenuity and self-reliance are valuable qualities in a boy or man," writes famed outdoorsman Daniel Carter Beard. And what better way to foster them than by working-or playing-with your hands? For fathers who want to build the model ships (or real boats!) they never knew how to build, and sons who want to build the ultimate snow fort, The Outdoor Handy Book is a perfect compendium of wisdom and mischief. In its pages are directions for flying paper...
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Well-raised geese are the ultimate homesteading companion, providing weed control, eggs, entertainment, and acting as security" over your other animals. The Modern Homesteader's Guide to Keeping Geese covers everything you need to know from selecting suitable breeds, feeding, housing, and animal health, to how geese can benefit your land as workers and providers of eggs and meat.
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We often consider dogs to be our enduring sidekicks but the truth is domestic pigs have played a role in our lives for nearly as long.
Pigs are highly social and smart. They like to play. They're inventive, crafty and belligerent - and incredibly singleminded.
Ultimately, we have far more in common with these creatures than we like to admit.
Here is a charming ode to one of the most common, yet surprisingly intelligent, animals populating our landscapes....
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Quelle est l'évolution de ce félin devenu aujourd'hui un animal domestique ?
Comme tous les animaux, le chat a une histoire, assortie de légendes noires ou dorées. Ce petit félin a également une préhistoire bien plus ancienne que celle de l'homme, et il en garde la mémoire. Enfin, les initiés prêtent sept vies au Chat, voire neuf.
C'est dire la richesse du personnage !
Cet ouvrage richement illustré vous propose de parcourir l'histoire...
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Long ranked as one of the top zoos in America and even the world, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium's history has remained untold, until now. Beginning as little more than a menagerie, the zoo transformed into a spectacular attraction that now draws two million visitors per year. Supporters responded to innovative features such as the iconic desert dome, the new African Grasslands exhibit, the indoor jungle and the all-encompassing aquarium. More...
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When Roger Henneous first dons his keeper uniform and sets foot in the Oregon Zoo, he doesn't know what to expect. But over his thirty-year career, Roger discovers the joys, difficulties, and dangers of life in a zoo, all the while maintaining an unwavering devotion to Belle, Packy, and the rest of the Asian elephants in his care. As their friend, Roger faces many risks-but his willingness to learn their language and speak for the herd makes him unique...
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What started as a small menagerie in 1902 officially became Oklahoma City Zoo in 1903. Journey through the second half century of its illustrious history in Oklahoma City Zoo: 1960–2013. Meet the staff and animals and explore the exhibits that propelled it from a third-class animal facility to one of the best zoos in the United States. In the 1960s, its animal population exploded as knowledge of animal care improved. The zoo soon assembled the largest-known...
2560) Milwaukee County Zoo
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From the inception of the Milwaukee County Zoo at West Park in 1892, the citizens of Milwaukee have worked diligently to make it one of the finest zoos in the country. Their tireless effort and faith were rewarded. The zoo experienced many firsts, including the first polar bear born in captivity in North America, and was home to Samson, one of the largest gorillas in captivity. Throughout its history, the zoo also gained fame for innovative exhibit...
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