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1) Pandas
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to pandas, covering their growth process, behaviors, the forests they call home, and such defining features as their black-and-white fur"--
2) Camels
Author
Series
Publisher
Creative Education/Creative Paperbacks
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"A kindergarten-level introduction to camels, covering their growth process, behaviors, the deserts they call home, and such defining features as their humps"--
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
"Welcome to the worlds bodies of water, which are populated by some really strange marine animals. This text introduces readers to the oddest creatures under the sea, including blobfish, anglerfish, sea cucumbers, deep-sea sharks, and more. Readers will learn about these creatures and the adaptations that make them unique. This high-interest title also explores important science concepts, such as survival, animal behavior, life cycles, and habitats....
Author
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians. Nature is rife with cheating. Possums play possum, feigning death to cheat predators. Crows cry wolf to scare off rivals. Amphibians and reptiles are inveterate impostors. Even genes and cells cheat. The Liars of Nature and the Nature of Liars explores the evolution of cheating in the natural world, revealing how dishonesty has given rise to wondrous diversity. Blending cutting-edge...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Fungi seem mysterious--they're not animals and they're not plants. Some aren't even visible to the human eye. Yet, they're constantly at work breaking down dead organisms. Our world would be cluttered without them! This beneficial book sheds much-needed light on the fungi kingdom, explaining what a fungus is as well as some the weirdest adaptations that have made it a successful survivor in the natural world. Graphic organizers summarize essential...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
There s a good reason why the thorny devil has a false head on its shoulders. It s an adaptation that developed to help protect the thorny devil when the reptile feels threatened. Most adaptations have a good explanation but that doesn t make some of them any less odd! From snakes shedding their skin a few times a year to the almost unbreakable shells of reptile eggs, reptile adaptations are made even more fascinating in this book through full-color,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
There are few behavioral adaptations that seem more odd to us than cannibalism. Scientists have noticed the rising incidence of lobster cannibals in recent years, and the reason may be connected to global warming. Readers will find the odd information about these and other crustaceans to be a fascinating study in animal adaptations, a crucial component of the elementary science curriculum.
12) The Lorax
Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
1999.
Language
English
Description
The Once-ler describes the results of the local pollution problem.
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Not many people report being bitten by a frog. But many will notice the weird ooze that seeps out of a toad s skin when they re picked up. These are just two strange adaptations that have helped amphibians survive in their environment. That s also why salamanders need the ability to regrow limbs or even part of their brain! Curious future scientists learn all about these awesome adaptations as well as other important topics such as the unique amphibian...
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Ostriches are the biggest birds on Earth. Not only that, they can run distances at about the same speed as a car on a city street! These adaptations are extraordinary, but other birds have even more bizarre adaptations! From gizzards to the many colorful mating displays, bird adaptations are covered in fun, engaging detail throughout this volume. The main content addresses curriculum topics such as animal body systems, life cycles, and more with an...
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials, Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"There's no place like home! But why is home so great? It's a place that meets your needs. You feel safe. The food is good. And you have somewhere to sleep. But what is good for you is very different than what camels or fish need. They need different things to survive and make their own home, sweet home!"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Mimicry is an awesome, and sometimes slightly weird, adaptation that many animals have developed. In many instances, it's a lifesaver, encouraging possible predators to stay away. That's the case with some kinds of harmless moths. They really look like stinging insects such as wasps and hornets, and sometimes even sound like them, which is effective for scaring away enemies like birds. Young entomologists will learn so much more about the amazing...
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...
20) Skunks smell bad
Author
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
"Young children are naturally curious about animals. Tell Me Why Skunks Smell Bad offers answers to their most compelling questions about when skunks attack. Age-appropriate explanations and appealing photos encourage readers to continue their quest for knowledge. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate information and learn new words."--
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