Showing titles in Zoology

How do animals like bighorn sheep, yaks, and snow leopards survive in the mountains? Discover their adaptations and see!

How does a tadpole become a frog? Follow each step in nature's cycle - from egg to adulthood - in this fascinating book!

What does it mean to migrate? Discover which animals migrate and why they migrate through detailed, simple text.

Sigue la historia mientras Kali, el oso polar es rescatado y cuidado por sus trabajadores de cuidado de animales en el Zoológico de Alaska y el Zoológico de Buffalo.

Los zoológicos son lugares impresionantes para ver y aprender acerca de muchos animales nativos y exóticos que habitan este mundo. Algunos animales viven tranquilos mientras otros son amenazados o están en peligro de extinción. Los trabajadores de cuidado de animales del zoológico no sólo alimentan y cuidan a estos animales, pero también ayudan a conservar y proteger especies en su totalidad a través de programas de reproducción y de "cómo sacar ventaja".

Gorilas usando iPads, lémures pintando con los dedos, monos ardillas soplando burbujas... ¡estos primates son bastante inteligentes! ¿Tu podrías completar el curso en la escuela para primates? Aprende qué tan diversa es la familia de primates, y algunas de las maneras en que los humanos están enseñando nuevas habilidades a sus primos los pirmates.

Are zombies real? As far as we know, dead people do not come back to life and start walking around, looking for trouble. But there are things that can take over the bodies and brains of innocent creatures, turning them into senseless slaves. Meet nature's zombie makers - including a fly-enslaving fungus, a suicide worm, and a cockroach-taming wasp - and their victims.

The globetrotting naturalists of the 18th century were the geeks of their day: innovators and explorers who lived at the intersection of science and commerce. Foremost among them was Carl Linnaeus, a radical thinker who revolutionized biology. In What Linnaeus Saw, Karen Magnuson Beil chronicles Linnaeus's life and career in readable, relatable prose.

What do a crab waving pom-poms, a bug with a backpack of dead ants, and a mud-spattered vulture have in common? They all have wild style! Meet animals including crabs in sponge hats, caddisfly larvae wearing suits of armor, and lacewing larvae dressing up with jewelry to hide themselves from ladybug predators in this fun and fascinating book!

In the history of life on this planet, 99.9 percent of all species have gone extinct. But a few have survived almost unchanged. Author Rebecca E. Hirsch introduces listeners to six living fossils, including the chambered nautilus, the horseshoe crab with its sticky blue blood, and venomous platypuses that sting, as well as a comprehensive explanation of evolution and extinction for listeners who may not be familiar with the terms yet.

This highly curricular book teaches young listeners about different kinds of dormancy and which animals do what. Featuring creatures like ladybugs, chickadees, squirrels, and even alligators, this book won't put curious kids to sleep!

Can something small matter at all? Of course it can! In this book for young learners (who know a thing or two about being small), you can take a super close look at details too little to be seen with the human eye.

In nature, good defenses can mean the difference between surviving a predator's attack and becoming its lunch. Some animals rely on sharp teeth and claws or camouflage. But that's only the beginning. Meet creatures with some of the strangest defenses known to science.

Did you know that some animals have natural ninja-like talents? In this book, you'll learn all about them, including geckos, sea urchins, bombardier beetles, and more. For example, geckos can grip almost any surface - including walls and ceilings - with their amazing toes. And when collector urchins are attacked, they release tiny, sharp objects that bear a striking resemblance to throwing stars. You will also meet the scientists who are studying these animals' amazing abilities.

What happens to the bodies of animals and humans after death? Nature's army of death eaters steps in to take care of cleanup. Without these masters of decomposition, our planet would be covered in rotting bodies. This high-interest science text dives into the science behind how bodies decompose.

Children of all ages will be delighted by the malodorous melodies of poems calling out the different pungent attributes of a full cast of foul-smelling creatures.

Guinea pigs are cuddly pets! These furry rodents like to snuggle with their owners. Young students can learn about the care and lives of these favorite pets through simple, predictable text in this fun title.

Raccoons are comfortable deep in the forest or in the big city! These clever creatures find ways to adapt to any environment. This beginning title introduces raccoons to young students with easy, predictable text.

What is that hopping through the backyard? It's a rabbit! Beginning audiences can learn basic facts about these big-eared visitors through simple, predictable text in this low-level title.

Foxes are notorious backyard thieves in children's stories. But beginning readers can learn the real facts on these clever mammals through easy text in this low-level title.