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A young woman walks into a laboratory. Over the past two years, she has transformed almost every aspect of her life. She has quit smoking, run a marathon, and been promoted at work. The patterns inside her brain, neurologists discover, have fundamentally changed. Marketers at Procter & Gamble study videos of people making their beds. They are desperately trying to figure out how to sell a new product called Febreze, on track to be one of the biggest...
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English
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"A natural history of cheating from selfish genes to lying politicians. Nature is rife with cheating. Possums play possum, feigning death to cheat predators. Crows cry wolf to scare off rivals. Amphibians and reptiles are inveterate impostors. Even genes and cells cheat. The Liars of Nature and the Nature of Liars explores the evolution of cheating in the natural world, revealing how dishonesty has given rise to wondrous diversity. Blending cutting-edge...
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Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2018
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English
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"Engage readers with stories of animals in winter. Readers are introduced to different animals in winter, which are hibernating, migrating, and changing colors to blend in with the snow. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun"--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c2018
Language
English
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"Engage readers with stories of animals in summer. Readers are introduced to multiple different animals in summer, which are enjoying the flowers and fruits of the season and adjusting to the warmer weather. Additional features include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research. A kid-friendly project inspires creativity and hands-on fun"--Provided by the publisher.
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[Library Ideas, LLC]
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
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.
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Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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"What if you woke up one morning and you had sprouted a tail overnight? What If You Had An Animal Tail? -- the next imaginative book in the What If You Had series -- explores what would happen if you looked in the mirror and saw that you had an animal tail! From a peacock's showstopping tail to a scorpion's dangerous stinger, discover what it would be like if you had one of these special tails -- and find out why your own tailbone is just the right...
9) Great adaptations: star-nosed moles, electric eels, and other tales of evolution's mysteries solved
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English
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From star-nosed moles that have super-sensing snouts to electric eels that paralyze their prey, animals possess unique and extraordinary abilities. In Great Adaptations, Kenneth Catania presents an entertaining and engaging look at some of nature's most remarkable creatures. Telling the story of his biological detective work, Catania sheds light on the mysteries behind the behaviors of tentacled snakes, tiny shrews, zombie-making wasps, and more....
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Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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"Long snouts, bright-red lips, pointy heads ... the animal kingdom is full of critters with unique features. Learn about the incredible adaptations that help these creatures - and their odd bods - survive and thrive all around the globe!"--
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Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Through exciting photographs and carefully tailored vocabulary, this book introduces young readers to the ways animals eat, drink, taste, and make sounds. Beginning readers will explore the functions of mouths, teeth, and tongues across species, learning the ways these body parts help animals to survive. This book demonstrates how these structures have evolved to best serve the specific diets and habitats of different animals"--Provided by the publisher....
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Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"A penguin's sharp beak hides a textured tongue that helps it grip fish. A red-eyed tree frog has a holden eyelid that covers its eyes so it can see predators while it sleeps. Rhyming text and eye-catching photos offer an up-close look at lots of fascinating hidden creature features!"--
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Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Ripley's Believe It or Not meets National Geographic in this book about some of the grossest yet most fascinating ways animals have adapted to survive. Survival of the Grossest explores how some of the most effective -- and often truly foul -- survival adaptations in the animal world involve poop, mucus, spit, foul smells and sprays, nasty eating habits, disembodied body parts and zombification. Organized into seven 4-page sections and including...
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Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"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, patterns, and techniques that will fascinate young readers...
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Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"In Claws, Nails, and Hooves, readers can learn about some fascinating adaptations that have evolved to help animals meet their needs. From a kitten's sharp claws to a gorilla's fingernails, this book uses clear language and engaging images to let beginning readers explore how animals use their hands and feet. Young readers will come away with an understanding of how these structures function as tools and defense mechanisms, allowing animals to survive...
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Publisher
Treasure Bay, Inc
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
There are a lot of strange animals in the world, and this book includes some of the most unusal! These fascinating animals all have physical traits and abilities that help them to hunt for food, defend themselves, and surive in their habitats. The diversity of animal life on Earth is truly amazing and often very strange!- From back cover
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Publisher
Kids Can Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"When winter comes, animals seem to know just what to do. From frogs to deer to dragonflies, whether they're hiding, seeking or simply staying put, many animals have found ingenious ways to survive the cold. In this poetic exploration of just how they do that, expressive text and non-fiction sidebars seamlessly combine to carry young readers through late fall to early spring. Readers learn about all the different kinds of hibernation, how animals...
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