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Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
[2007]
Language
English
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"The essential volume on the biology and behavior of these remarkable insects. "This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology." -- Choice The cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating...
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English
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"A charming personal account, accompanied by nearly 100 illustrations, that underscores how owls and other birds enrich our lives." -- Kirkus Reviews Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award For a quarter of a century, Tony Angell and his family shared the remarkable experience of closely observing pairs of western screech owls that occupied a nesting box outside the window of their forest home. The journals in which the author recorded his observations,...
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Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Travel to the wilds of Cameroon with the conservationist whose work inspired Masterpiece production The Durrells in Corfu on public television. In 1949, Gerald Durrell embarks with fellow zoologist Kenneth Smith on an expedition to collect rare animals in the British Cameroons in West Central Africa. There, he meets the Nero-like local ruler, the Fon of Bafut, who likes a man who can hold his liquor--will Durrell be able to get on his good side? In...
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English
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"From the majestic Bengal tiger to the domesticated Siamese comes a meditation on cats from the bestselling author of " The Hidden Life of Dogs " and " The Social Lives of Dogs From as far back in time as the disappearance of the dinosaurs, cats have occupied an important place in our evolutionary, social, and cultural history. The family of the cat is as diverse as it is widespread, ranging from the lions, tigers, and pumas of the African and Asian...
Author
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Two noted paleontologists present a detailed portrait of the family Canidae across 40 million years of evolution in this illustrated volume. After decades of research and analysis, paleontologists Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford established the modern framework for understanding the evolutionary relationship of canids. Combining their work with Mauricio Ant�on's reconstructions of both extinct and extant species, Wang and Tedford now present...
Author
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"A wonderful book to read because it is replete with snake stories, personal stories, and stories about other herpetologists...engaging." -- Copeia Although many people fear them, snakes are as much a part of America's rich natural heritage as redwoods, bald eagles, and grizzly bears. Found from the vast Okefenokee Swamp to high alpine meadows, from hardwood canopies to the burning bottom of the Grand Canyon, these ultimate vertebrates are ecologically...
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Publisher
Open Road Media
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Journey to South America on a search for endangered species with the author of My Family and Other Animals. In 1950, Gerald Durrell set off for British Guiana (now Guyana) to collect native wildlife and bring it back to his Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust on the island of Jersey in the English Channel. On his journey, Durrell experienced all kinds of adventures: some amusing, some thrilling, and some extremely irritating. He traveled up the Essequibo...
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Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Roosevelt has been able to add one more excellent volume to a list which is already a praiseworthy record. -- The New York Times "An exceedingly fascinating story of adventure. It is the best story ... that the many-sided former president of the United States has produced." -- The Boston Transcript Here is the tale of the famed conservationist and outdoorsman's last great adventure, recounted in his own words. In a narrative that crackles with energy...
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Publisher
Abrams / Vearsa Limited
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
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English
Description
As far as he can tell, Bear is the biggest thing around. He might even be a giant! It's not long before other, smaller animals set him straight in this charmingly illustrated book about counting and relative size. Together, two walruses, three foxes, and so on, are the same size as Bear, each teasing him for foolishly thinking that there is nothing bigger than he. When six sardines arrive to tell Bear that together, they are just as big as he is,...
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Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 16
Language
English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER. The amazing story of a very smart Border collie who redefined animal intelligence. A joyous explanation of behavior, learning, and perception-any pet owner, parent, teacher, or psychologist will be enriched by this book.
Chaser has fascinated dog lovers and scientists alike. Her story reveals the potential for extending dialogue with dogs well beyond "fetch."
When retired psychology professor John Pilley first got...
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Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A nonfiction picture book that explores the amazing adaptations that keep certain species of bird alive and soaring!
Not all birds build nests with sticks and have good manners. Some construct nests with their own saliva, while others use vomit as a defense!
Sound strange? In Spit Nests, Puke Power, and Other Brilliant Bird Adaptations, curious kids ages 5 to 8 discover many of the unique adaptations of birds. Stories of these brilliant adaptations...
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Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Have you ever wondered what your cat is saying?
Cats do not meow randomly, nor do they growl or hiss because they have nothing better to do. Cat sounds have a purpose, and they can carry important messages, whether for us or other cats.
Susanne Schötz is hard at work on breaking the cat code. She is a professor at Lund University in Sweden, where a long-standing research program is proving that cats do actually use vocal communication-with...
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Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
One-woman shares her quest, to document a stunning variety of birds found in Brooklyn Bridge Park in this wonderful guide for birders everywhere.
The Brooklyn Bridge once overshadowed a decaying industrial waterfront, but today it points the way to a new green oasis: Brooklyn Bridge Park. When avid birder Heather Wolf moved from tropical Florida to a nearby apartment, she wondered how many species she might see there, and soon came to a surprising...
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Series
Publisher
Nomad Press / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A nonfiction picture book about the fabulous adaptations that keep amphibians alive and thriving in their unique habitats!
How do sunscreen and mucus help amphibians survive?
In Sunscreen, Snot Homes, and Other Amazing Amphibian Adaptations, kids ages 5 to 8 discover how one frog uses sunscreen to protect itself through the dry season and how another uses its own mucus to create a cocoon. Amphibians spend part of their time on land and part in the...
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Series
Publisher
Sterling
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The images ... are the stars of this work, which will delight every entomophile who turns its pages." -- Publishers Weekly A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. To date, we have discovered and described or named around 1.1 million insect species, and thousands of new species are added to the ranks every year. It is estimated...
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