Latham, Donna
Summary: Biology is the study of life, and life is all around you. You can find life thriving in the city and in the country, teeming in ecosystems around the planet--in deserts, oceans, and even the Arctic. Backyard Biology: Discover the Life Cycles and Adaptations Outside Your Door with Hands-On Science Activities introduces readers ages 9 to 12 to the amazing world of life science right outside their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Nomad Press 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 570.78 LATHarrison, David L.
Summary: "Some animals hide to hunt for food, and others hide to avoid becoming dinner. It's easy to see why a disappearing act is important for many reasons. From octopus to polar bear, and from the praying mantis to the hawk, discover how and why many animals cleverly use camouflage."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 811 HARBereznai, Steven
Summary: The Genetic Wars that turned most of the planet into a wasteland are over. The so-called "dregs" (DNA regulars) and superpowered Supergenics now live separately from each other--the Supergenics in the shiny towers of Jupitar City; the dregs across the river in the squat concrete buildings of the boroughs. But some dreg parents continue to bear Supergenic children; under repressive laws, they...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jambor 2021
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1 available in Young Adult Fiction, Call number: YA FIC BERRipley, 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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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.786 RIPKeppeler, 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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Summary: "Many animals are very good at hiding. Often they hide to try to escape from animals that are trying to eat them, and sometimes they hide to try to fool animals that they're trying to eat! From the leaf mimic moth and the flower mantis, who blend in with their surroudnings, to the harmless scarlet king snake, whose colors match those of the deadly coral snake, animals use a range of colors,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2023
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Summary: "A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces plant and animal adaptations that allow for survival 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 578.4 MIDCollard, Sneed B.
Summary: A first look at the variety, roles, and sources of colors in birds, featuring photographs by the author and his son.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bucking Horse Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 598 COLLevy, Janey
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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Summary: Africanized honeybees, also known as killer bees, and army ants are both tiny animals that really strike fear in many people. In this action-packed volume, readers will follow along with a battle of the insects and decide who they think would be the ultimate victor. Readers will learn about factors such as adaptations, size, and sting. They'll use the information to make an educated guess about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 SHELevy, Janey
Summary: "Hippos and polar bears are both fairly large mammals that spend much of their time in water, but is that where their similarities end? Readers of this captivating book will find out the answer to that and many more questions as they imagine these two beasts battling it out. Colorful photographs and a dynamic page layout assist with the understanding of key elementary science concepts. After...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.63 LEVSummary: Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Earth 2010
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1 available in Documentary DVDs, Call number: DVD 577 Life 2010Jenkins, Steve
Summary: Describes the odors that some animals have developed to stay safe and thrive in their environments, including the striped skunk, the bombardier beetle, and the honey badger.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2018
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Summary: "A book of insects, with a focus on their 'super powers'--their extraordinary and very real abilities--and an art/design style that evokes comic-book-hero-and-villain awesomeness. The book will include profiles of the animals and their powers, mixed withspreads that compare, contrast, and pit the insects against each other in a kind of 'who would win??' action format. Head-to-head combat!...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.7 MESSummary: Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome...
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Publisher / Publication Date: BBC Earth 2010
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1 available in E-TV DVDs, Call number: DVD E-TV LIFSummary: "A graphic nonfiction volume that introduces plant and animal adaptations that allow for survival in the wild"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Book, a Scott Fetzer Company 2014
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Summary: "In Bee or Wasp?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they fly and behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books/Jump!, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.79 ZIMZimmerman, Adeline J.
Summary: "In Butterfly or Moth?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these insects. Carefully leveled text relays what the insects look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which one is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and labels each...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books/Jump!, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 595.78 ZIMRice, Jamie
Summary: "In Frog or Toad?, beginning readers will learn to spot the differences between these hopping amphibians. Carefully leveled text relays what the animals look like and how they behave. Each page then asks readers to name which animal is shown in the photo. Answers appear upside down on the bottom of each page, making reading for learning interactive and fun. A See and Compare spread shows and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bullfrog Books/Jump!, Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 597.8 RICZuk, M. (Marlene)
Summary: According to evolutionary biologist Zuk, germs and disease don't deserve their bad rep. Drawing on recent research and her own studies, she explains why disease is mankind's best friend, indeed the key that jump-started the entire evolutionary explosion. Along the way, she answers questions many of us dare not ask, such as: Why don't male birds have penises? Why are we attracted to our mates?...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harcourt 2007
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 616.07 ZUKCarney, Scott
Summary: Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans-- feats of endurance that now seem impossible without modern technology. Can we hack our bodies and use the environment to stimulate our inner biology? Carney explores the true connection between the mind and the body and reveals the science that allows us to push past our perceived limitations.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Rodale 2017
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Summary: A Harvard evolutionary biologist presents an engaging discussion of how the human body has evolved over millions of years, examining how an increasing disparity between the needs of Stone Age bodies and the realities of the modern world are fueling a paradox of greater longevity and chronic disease.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Pantheon Books 2013
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 612 LIETopacio, Francine
Summary: "Just as knights in the Middle Ages wore armor to keep their bodies safe during battle, some animals have strong, hard coverings to keep their bodies safe from predators. Some animals have hard scales, shells, or thick skin that acts as armor. In this book, readers learn about the different types of armor that animals may have and encounter examples of each. Bright photographs grab the readers'...
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 591.47 TOPHanson, Thor
Summary: "In his three previous books-Feathers, The Triumph of Seeds, and Buzz-Thor Hanson has taken his readers on unforgettable journeys into nature, rendered with great storytelling, the soul of a poet, and the insight of a biologist. In this new book, he is doing it again, but exploring one of the most vital scientific and cultural issues of our time: climate change. As a young biologist, Hanson by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2021