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Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Southern white rhinos are in trouble. For years, a rumor has been spreading that their horns can be used to cure cancer, and poachers have been targeting these creatures. Sandra Markle takes readers behind the scenes to see how civilians, volunteer organizations, and African governments are working together to protect rhinos.
Author
Publisher
Charlesbridge
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 25 x 28 cm
Language
English
Description
When her herd suffers during a drought in Tanzania, Grandma Elephant leads Little Calf and the other elephants in a search for the watering hole she remembers from her youth. Back matter includes further information about the phenomenon of a herd of elephants that survived a drought, as well as fascinating elephant facts. A picture book based on a true story.
Author
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1996]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Uses simple science activities to illustrate the differences between the two polar regions, the Arctic and the Antarctic, and the problems inherent in the exploration of both.
8) Octopuses
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
[2007]
Physical Desc
39 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Eagles' feather-covered wings, sharp talons, and keen vision make them the top predators in their habitats. These excellent hunters can easily spot prey and glide through the air. Learn about the lives of two different kinds of eagles: the Steller's sea eagle and the Harpy eagle."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Owls are one of the world's top predators. These stealthy hunters can fly nearly silently, see long distances, and easily hear prey. Discover the hunting behaviors of owls and see how they train their owlets."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Crocodiles are near the top of the food chain. They have keen senses that make them excellent hunters. Readers will learn all about them, from how they find prey to how they train their young"--
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This fascinating look at Gobi bears--the rarest bears on the planet--includes the story of why so few of these bears remain and what scientists are doing to help this critically endangered species"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
Stunning photographs from around the world show the biggest sharks, the littlest sharks, and sharks with some of the strangest features. Compelling text reveals how a shark's special traits, such as its size or a super-long tail or a hammer-shaped head, allow the fish to live in its specific place on Earth.
Author
Series
Publisher
Boyds Mills Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 21 x 27 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores the diverse world of bats while explaining the characteristics and behaviors of varieties ranging from the giant flying fox to the tiny bumblebee bat.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 26 cm
Language
English
Description
"Lions are deadly predators. Their size, keen eyesight, and razor-sharp teeth and claws help them take down prey. Find out how lions hunt, interact with other lions in their pride, and raise their young."--
Author
Series
Could you ever... (Scholastic) volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2023.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Spend a day in the life of a bottlenose dolphin in the first book in this new series from Sandra Markle, the bestselling author of the What If You Had... series! Dive in and learn all about bottlenose dolphins in the first book in the Could You Ever... series! From what they eat, to where they live, to how they interact with one another, this imaginative book places kids right into the action as they learn all about these amazing creatures"--
Author
Publisher
Walker & Co
Pub. Date
2009.
Physical Desc
23 pages : color illustrations, color map ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Looks at the eight panda pairs that were born at China's Wolong Giant Panda Breeding and Research Center in 2005, examining how they live, grow, and play and the steps that are being taken to prepare them for their release into the wild.
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