Etta Kaner
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Language
English
Formats
Description
Text organized into posters, newspaper articles, and comics teaches young readers about ten common invasive species from around the world, exploring how they got into new ecosystems, the damage they've caused, how scientists are working to contain them, and what average people can do to help.
"What do cane toads, cats and Burmese pythons have in common? They're invading our ecosystems! Learn about 10 common invasive species from around the world,...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc
Pub. Date
2015
Language
English
Description
Rats, mosquitoes, bats, cockroaches, leeches, vultures — it's easy to fear and despise them. But are they all bad? You probably know that rats destroy food supplies and can cause house fires when they gnaw on electrical wires, but did you know their supersensitive noses can help detect tuberculosis or even land mines?
Are these conventionally icky critters really public enemies, or do they have merits worth appreciating? Friend or...
Are these conventionally icky critters really public enemies, or do they have merits worth appreciating? Friend or...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
The surprising ways nature has influenced architecture.
It may come as a surprise to learn that architects have found solutions to all kinds of design challenges in nature! Some have looked to nature to solve a structural problem, like creating an earthquake-proof bridge by mimicking the extremely long roots of a special type of grass. Others have turned to nature for artistic inspiration, designing buildings and bridges that evoke the movement
...Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Delivered in tried and true question-and-answer format. Questions (and accompanying illustrations) humorously pose animals in human situations. Answers are scientific and informative, while brief, accessible and engaging--with whimsical illustrations to pair with. Features familiar (elephant, koala, alligator) and unfamiliar (lungfish, waxy monkey tree frogs) animals. Informative and entertaining Encourages both discussion and laughter. Follow up...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books Inc
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Do polar bears build homes to keep warm? Do penguins snuggle with a friend? Yes! But their homes aren't made of wood, and penguins don't cuddle on a couch. Instead, these animals -- and many others -- have adapted in amazing ways to survive chilly weather. [This book] is a light-hearted introduction to animal adaptations around the world. Funny interactive questions paired with comic illustrations will leave readers laughing for more!"--Back cover....
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Ever thought of plants as sneaky or tricky? Probably not. But after reading this book, you might think differently. In this latest non-fiction book by the award-winning author Etta Kaner, readers are introduced to variety of plants from around the world that use trickery to survive and thrive. From the shape-changing Boquila vine that avoids the threat of being eaten by blending in with its host plant; to the pungent (to humans) Carrion flower that...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Birds don't just fly... they move in many other and often surprising ways. Meet ducks that dabble, mallee fowl that dig, red-crowned cranes that dance, and lbue-footed boobies that dive! Birds have adapted ingenious ways to attract a mate, avoid a predator, find food, or just get around. Plunge into this up-close look at twenty amazing birds from around the world and the fascinating ways they move to survive and thrive." -- Back cover.
"An up-close...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Pretty Tricky meets Do Frogs Drink Hot Chocolate in this guessing-game book that explores how in nature, things aren't always what they seem ... ... sometimes what looks like a plant is actually a rock or what looks like a rock is actually an animal or what looks like an animal is actually a plant. In ROCK? PLANT? ANIMAL?, young readers are invited to guess what they are looking at as they are introduced to animals that don't look like animals, plants...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
c2013
Language
English
Description
Features a cast of energetic animals, including whimsical walrus and cockatoo "announcers," and encourages readers to guess which competitor will win each of a series of sporting events that reveal details about animal strength, speed, and power.