Ripley, Mark
Summary: Readers with inquisitive minds are guaranteed to enjoy this fascinating look at life science in action. Highlighting one of Earth s most popular animals, this book investigates the science behind the polar bear s unique adaptations. Each chapter is accompanied by vibrant photographs, which complement the text. Manageable language explains advanced concepts in an accessible manner. This...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2018
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Summary: Presents animals that use camouflauge to survive, including the harlequin filefish, the gliding lizard, and the cuckoo finch.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2016
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Summary: "A comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, Sex Is a Funny Word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. Much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," Sex Is a Funny Word opens up conversations between young people and their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Seven Stories Press 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 613.9071 SILGonzalez, Echo Elise
Summary: "Introduction to the biggest, fastest, smallest, and slowest animals in the world using simple text, illustrations, and photos. Features include puzzles and games, fun facts, a resource list, and an index"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, Inc. 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 GONSpilsbury, Louise
Summary: The leafy sea dragon and other masters of camouflage blend in so well with their surroundings that they become nearly invisible. Inflatable animals like the puffer fish blow up to the point of shapeshifting. Growing readers will discover how animal adaptations are much like superpowers.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: [Library Ideas, LLC] 2021
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Summary: "Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the career of biologist. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pogo 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 570.23 BAIPeters, Lisa Westberg.
Summary: Relates the evolution of the family of mankind, from single cells in the sea to human beings with "big brains that wonder who we are."
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt 2003
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE PETWright-Frierson, Virginia.
Summary: The author/artist describes many of the animals and plants and their surroundings that she has sketched in the Sonoran Desert.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 1996
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 574.9791 WRIOwen, Ruth
Summary: Profiles the plants and animals that live in backyards, including ladybugs, mice, and robins.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.554 OWEOwen, Ruth
Summary: What animals use the seaweed in a tide pool as a hiding place from predators? Which of its neighbors does a hungry seagull feed on? And what creatures are known as the garbage collectors of the tide pool? Inside this book, explore a seashore ecosystem and discover how all the living things that make it their home depend on each other and their habitat for survival.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.7 OWEOwen, Ruth
Summary: Which underwater resident is enjoying the shade beneath a water lily as it hunts newly hatched tadpoles? What tiny water insect is about to become a frog's lunch? Which creature with a spiral-shaped shell is munching on pond weeds deep below the water's surface? And who is about to lay her eggs in the tangled reeds at the edge of the pond? Discover how living things depend on each other and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ruby Tuesday Books 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 577.636 OWEBrown, Martin
Summary: Find out all about the amazing animals you need to know but never get to see, from the numbat to the zorilla, and everything in between.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2017