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Publisher
PBS
Language
English
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Description
Butterflies have been flying around the planet for over 50 million years, and today around 20,000 different species inhabit the globe. From egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to the winged insect, this follow their life stages, highlighting their survival techniques and the new science that is unlocking the secrets of their world and changing the view of these fantastic and yet fragile creatures.
3) How insects work: an illustrated guide to the wonders of form and function from antennae to wings
Author
Series
Publisher
The Experiment
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"An illustrated handbook on insects that explores in detail their anatomical makeup and evolutionary history to explain their form and function and their place in the natural world"--
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Fifteen thousand years ago, wolves stepped out of the forest and began one of the most remarkable journeys in evolutionary history. Within only a few hundred years, these wolves changed from deadly predators into man's best friend. How did it happen? And where will it end? This two-part mini-series explores the origins of dogs, their place in our history, and our place in theirs.
Author
Series
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
In this book, early fluent readers will learn about the unique abilities of chameleons. An infographic aids understanding, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about chameleons using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
In arid regions across southern Kenya, the waterhole, created by elephants and termites, is central to everyone's life. It is where animals visit to drink, and where some creatures are born and die. Every visit is charged with tension, for a waterhole is the perfect place for predators to wait in ambush.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Pets may seem familiar but they exist alongside people in a secret world of wild behavior and natural abilities that humans hardly recognize. From talkative budgies, marathon-running hamsters, wall-climbing cats and diving dogs, as well as an island where rabbits rule and a city where dogs live a secret double life; discover how pets' playful games are just a whisker away from the wild.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
From the moment humans mounted horses 6,000 years ago, these magnificent animals helped shape the world by allowing mankind to explore, conquer, and flourish on horseback. Join anthropologist Niobe Thompson on a global journey to examine the evolution of horsepower, discover the mysterious origins of the incredible partnership, and witness the enduring love of 400 breeds of horses today.
Series
Publisher
PBS
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
For two years filmmakers, rangers, and scientists follow a family of the recently-discovered Yunnan snub-nosed monkeys. The monkey society, formed in response to the hardships of the Himalayas, endures those hardships with a mixture of kindness, violence, cooperation, and interdependence.
16) Orcas
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to orcas, how they survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species.
17) The hidden life of trees: what they feel, how they communicate : discoveries from a secret world
Author
Series
Mysteries of nature trilogy volume 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A forester's fascinating stories, supported by the latest scientific research, reveal the extraordinary world of forests and illustrate how trees communicate and care for each other"--
18) Bella loves bugs
Author
Series
Publisher
Happy Yak
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Bella Loves Bugs tell the story of a day in the life of a girl who is passionate about bugs and nature."--
20) Tigers
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Presents an illustrated introduction to tigers, how they survive in the wild, how they raise their young, and how they are related to other species.
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