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1) Mammals
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Reference guide to mammals, for children"--
2) Mammals
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"Mammals take care of their young and live in groups, from a pride of lions to a passel of opossums, but even though mammals have features in common, the physical and behavioral adaptations of each species make them unique and interesting. This captivating text introduces readers to the characteristics that make an animal a mammal as well as the variations on that characteristic, such as the different kinds of body hair. Featuring color photographs...
Author
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Language
English
Description
"From woolly mammoths to saber-toothed cats, prehistoric mammals once roamed Earth. With beautiful and engaging illustrations, authentic photos, and accessible text, kids will learn all about these mighty mammals in this Level 2 reader" --
Author
Series
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"What's furry, gives birth to live babies, and feeds them milk? A mammal, of course! Readers will be surprised at how many different animals fall into this classification. They'll love making elephants, dolphins, raccoons and other adorable creatures in this inspiring book. Step-by-step instructions with visuals for each fold make origami accessible and fun. As they craft, readers will learn fascinating facts about each mammal. This peaceful art form...
Author
Publisher
Big Picture Press, an imprint of Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"There are mammals everywhere! Some of them live in the oceans, some of them in the savanna, and some may be in your backyard. Young readers will learn where in the world all sorts of mammals can be found and all the weird and wonderful things about them that they never imagined were true. This is the fifth title in a popular series with personality"--
Author
Publisher
Cicada Books Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Exploring the biology of reproduction and birth and early parenting in the warm-blooded class of animals that we humans belong to. The book is packed with fascinating facts about all sorts of mammal species. For example, when trying to impress a mate, elk will lock horns, whilst hippos will smear poo on one another. We learn what happens when an egg is fertilised and how an embryo develops. We find out why some mammals have multiple births, whilst...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Beginning with the earliest days of our lineage some 325 million years ago, Brusatte charts how mammals survived the asteroid that claimed the dinosaurs and made the world their own, becoming the astonishingly diverse range of animals that dominate today's Earth. Brusatte also brings alive the lost worlds mammals inhabited through time, from ice ages to volcanic catastrophes. Entwined in this story is the detective work he and other scientists have...
Author
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Naturalist and Assistant Director of the Museum of Zoology at the University of Cambridge, Jack Ashby shares his love for the platypus and other Australian mammals, including wombats, echidnas, and kangaroos. Informed by stories of his experiences meeting living marsupials and egg-laying mammals on fieldwork in Tasmania and mainland Australia and his close contact with thousands of zoological specimens collected for museums over the last 200 years,...
10) Mammals
Author
Publisher
Bellwether Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to mammals. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
Description
"Many mammals are unique, especially when it comes to what's going on inside their bodies. Kangaroos, bats, elephants, and other mammals each have special internal body parts that help them function every day. This book gives readers a look at these animals' interesting insides. Colorful diagrams, paired with simple labels and descriptions of the animal's key components, provide a unique and accessible take on important life science curricula. Curious...
Publisher
Rosen YA
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
Description
"This colorful, stimulating guide will enthrall readers as they explore the history and development of mammalian life. They will absorb information on areas such as what sets mammals apart from other classes of animals, whether humans are the most evolved mammals, and the adaptations of mammalian species in different ecosystems across the world. Detailed diagrams and striking images accompany this accessible text as well, enriching the journey readers...
Author
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"One night a scientist discovered something surprising in his own backyard : a flying squirrel that glowed bright pink! Follow along on an investigation into flying squirrels -- and other mammals -- that glow when exposed to ultraviolet light"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"Large mammals communicate in many ways. Giraffes neck. Elephants wag their ears. Hippopotamuses bellow. All of these signals share specific information with other members of an animal group. Readers will also learn about how humans have decoded the language of elephants"--Provided by the publisher.
15) Invasive mammals
Author
Series
Publisher
Cavendish Square
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
"When a species is introduced to a new habitat, the sequence of events that follows exhibits the fragility of the food chain and the connections between all living organisms. In Invasive Mammals, cases like the rabbit in Australia provide evidence to readers of how adaptations give some animals advantages over others. The causes and effects of human interaction teach students to appreciate their impact on the environment and what can be done when...
Author
Series
Publisher
Chicago Review Press
Pub. Date
©2021.
Language
English
Description
This full-color book of marvelous mammals provides 30 hands-on activities to give interested children an overview of the wide varieties of mammals in their world. How big is a blue whale? Why does a sloth crawl from the safety of a tree to the ground once a week? How does a vampire bat feed? Young nature enthusiasts will find answers to these questions and learn all sorts of fascinating facts about mammals in this full-color, interactive book. Mammal...
17) How mammals run
Author
Series
Publisher
Kids Core, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"A cheetah runs fast to capture its prey. Science explains how many mammals dash across land. How Mammals Run explains how many mammals' bodies let them chase down prey or escape predators, as well as the forces at work that make them so fast. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"For most of us, the story of mammal evolution starts after the asteroid impact that killed the dinosaurs, but over the last 20 years scientists have uncovered new fossils and used new technologies that have upended this story. In Beasts Before Us, palaeontologist Elsa Panciroli charts the emergence of the mammal lineage, Synapsida, beginning at their murky split from the reptiles in the Carboniferous period, over three-hundred million years ago....
Author
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Set over a 24-hour period, meet sparring snow leopards, sprinting cheetahs, and slumbering jaguars in this kids' nonfiction book about the biggest cats on Earth. Follow the lives of individual big cats as they roar, hunt, fight, and play their way through the day. Wildlife expert Tyus D. Williams cleverly weaves the story from leopard to mountain lion in the style of a nature documentary, including gentle science explanations perfect for future zoologists....
Author
Language
English
Description
"Bears have always held a central place in our collective memory, from Indigenous folklore and Greek mythology to nineteenth-century fairytales and the modern toy shop. But as humans and bears come into ever-closer contact, our relationship nears a tipping point. Today, most of the eight remaining bear species are threatened with extinction. Some, such as the panda bear and the polar bear, are icons of the natural world; others, such as the spectacled...
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