Etta Kaner
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2020].
Language
English
Description
"Ever thought of plants as sneaky or tricky? Probably not. But after reading this book, you might think differently. In this latest non-fiction book by the award-winning author Etta Kaner, readers are introduced to variety of plants from around the world that use trickery to survive and thrive. From the shape-changing Boquila vine that avoids the threat of being eaten by blending in with its host plant; to the pungent (to humans) Carrion flower that...
Author
Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Text organized into posters, newspaper articles, and comics teaches young readers about ten common invasive species from around the world, exploring how they got into new ecosystems, the damage they've caused, how scientists are working to contain them, and what average people can do to help.
"What do cane toads, cats and Burmese pythons have in common? They're invading our ecosystems! Learn about 10 common invasive species from around the world,...
Author
Publisher
Owlkids Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Birds don't just fly... they move in many other and often surprising ways. Meet ducks that dabble, mallee fowl that dig, red-crowned cranes that dance, and lbue-footed boobies that dive! Birds have adapted ingenious ways to attract a mate, avoid a predator, find food, or just get around. Plunge into this up-close look at twenty amazing birds from around the world and the fascinating ways they move to survive and thrive." -- Back cover.
"An up-close...