Midthun, Joseph
Summary: "A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces behaviors and instincts that allows animals to survive in the wild"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 MIDGeorge, Isabel.
Summary: From horses and elephants carrying armies, to dogs parachuting from planes and dolphins detecting mines, animals have played a part in some of the bloodiest battles in history. Their stories are as compelling and tragic as those of the soldiers they served.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Usborne 2006
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Summary: Read about these amazing animal heroes, stories that will inspire pet owners, farm hands, anyone who has an infinity for animals and their unique behaviors.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2017
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1 available in Multi-Media Kits, Call number: KIT J WHITE KANMacCarald, Clara
Summary: "Lions and bees and meerkats, oh my -- these are a few of the many animals that survive and thrive in groups. Discover how group members help each other face life's challenges. From finding food to raising young, some animals are just better off together."--Publisher.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rourke Educational Media 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.56 MACNova, Jana
Summary: "Boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen, roll up, roll up! You will hear things you have never heard before, and you will see things you have never seen, like a frog with a handsome mustache, a butterfly that looks like a bird, a fish with it own light, or a three-eyed lizard. Allow our book to present to you all these and many more marvelous creatures, large and small, from all over the world....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Albatros Media Group 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.4 NOVMcMullan, Kate
Summary: A rhyming picture book reveals the way familiar animals, from elephants and pigs to monkeys and hippos, take baths, and how human children do not take baths by sinking in mud, thrashing about in dust or licking themselves clean.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Alfred A Knopf 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE MCMMara, Nichole
Summary: A board book showing the great diversity of feet in the natural world.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed, an imprint of Abrams 2017
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE MAR BOARDSummary: From peacocks and frogs to sharks and dogs, My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is perfect for the curious little animal lover in your life. Mixing photography and charming illustration, kids will find out important things about the wonderful world of animals from what they eat, what they do, and why people are animals, too. My Encyclopedia of Very Important Animals is a friendly book...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 590 MYHarvey, Derek
Summary: Have you ever wondered how ants carry up to 50 times their body weight? Or why sloths move so slowly? Discover the answers to these questions and more as you laugh along at the hilarious pictures in this fun non-fiction book for kids. Animal Antics is jam-packed with funny photos of animals in action. Look out for goats popping up in unexpected places, zebras and chimpanzees grinning for the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: DK Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 HARKeppeler, Jill
Summary: Tarantulas are the hairy spiders of many people's nightmares. Piranhas are a type of fish known for their razor-sharp teeth and fierce bite. A battle between these two animals would certainly make for an interesting fight. Readers of this stimulating book will learn about habitats, adaptations, and many other factors that could help determine who the champion of such a match would be. Bright...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.4 KEPBrensing, Karsten
Summary: "A fascinating study of animal behavior that reveals them to be as sentient and self-aware as we humans are. In What Do Animals Think and Feel? biologist Karsten Brensing has something astonishing to tell us about the animal kingdom: namely that animals, by any reasonable assessment, have developed the sophisticated systems of social organization and behaviour that human beings call "culture."...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pegasus Books, Ltd. 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 591.5 BREHenn, Sophy
Summary: A wonderful celebration of the diversity of family life. Just like us, animal families are all different. From a clownfish mommy and daddy to cheetah daddies who adopt cubs - dip in and discover all kinds of families. But what do they all have in common? Love, of course!--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.563 HENGrandin, Temple
Summary: Author Temple Grandin is famous for her approach to decoding animal behavior. Now she extends her guidance to small-scale farming operations. Grandin's explanations of how herd animals think -- describing their senses, fears, instincts, and memories -- and how to analyze their behavior, will help you handle your livestock more safely and effectively. You'll learn to become an observer of animal...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Storey Publishing 2017
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2 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 636 GRAJohnson, Rebecca L
Summary: Introduces animals with ninja-like skills, including geckos, sea urchins, and the Atlantic sailfish.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Millbrook Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 JOHMcAneney, Caitie
Summary: Who would win in a fight between a feathered dinosaur and an aggressive shark? We'll probably never know the true answer, but this high-interest volume helps readers imagine and understand the battle that could ensue if the two creatures were to ever meet. Eye-catching graphics paired with concise facts make for a lively and engaging page layout that helps to reinforce key elementary science...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 567.912 MCALloyd, Christopher
Summary: Explores the interconnections between humans and the natural world, showing that humans and animals share patterns of behavior.
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Publisher / Publication Date: What On Earth Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 LLOCopies Available at Interlochen
1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J Animals LloydBoyle, T. Coraghessan
Summary: When animal behaviorist Guy Schermerhorn demonstrates on a TV game show that he has taught Sam, his juvenile chimp, to speak in sign language, Aimee Villard, an undergraduate at Guy's university, is so taken with the performance that she applies to become his assistant. A romantic and intellectual attachment soon morphs into an interspecies love triangle that pushes hard at the boundaries of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ecco, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers 2021
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1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BOYCopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Adult Fiction, Call number: FIC BOYJenkins, Martin
Summary: "All is quiet on the water. Then, in a flash, there's a sudden lunge and a tremendous splash. And then? Oh dear. There's a lot of twirling and thrashing: a hungry crocodile has found something to eat. But crocodiles also love to nap on warm sandbanks and cool off in calm waters. And they're very gentle with their babies. There's a lot to learn about crocodiles in this captivating look at one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.98 JENRish, Jocelyn
Summary: "Butts are used for breathing, eating, swimming, talking, and even killing in the animal kingdom. Focusing on ten different animals and their derrières, and offering fun facts about their origin, habitat, and "posterior power," this hilarious book captures the wonder of our ecosystem. Which animal has the coolest butt power? That's up to you to decide!" -- Amazon.com.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2021
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Summary: Lions and Komodo dragons are both fierce carnivores, but pitted against each other, which would come out on top? The answer to that is up to the reader of this high-interest volume to decide. They'll be presented with loads of facts to help them choose which animal they think would win in a fight. This imaginative and informative book reinforces important elementary science concepts....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.75 LEVMcGhee, Karen
Summary: All over the world, there are animals that use their venom, claws, jaws, and more to take down prey. From ambush killers like crocodiles to lions who stalk and pounce to kill their prey, this book has it all. Up-close photographs of deadly animals readers likely would never see in person, like the terrifying Brazilian wandering spider, accompany detailed facts about how dangerous each animal is...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.65 MCGHofer, Charles
Summary: "The world is full of furry, cuddly-looking animals. They often seem harmless at first glance. But don't try to snuggle with these fuzzy creatures. Many of them can be very dangerous. Some have razor-sharp claws and teeth. Others are incredibly strong. Still others are poisonous or carry deadly diseases. Prepare to meet some of the world's cuddliest killers"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.5 HOFTan, Shaun
Summary: A collection of illustrated short stories, each one about the relationship of humans and the animals, both wild and domestic, that share the urban environment of the inner city.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Arthur A. Levine Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc. 2018