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Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Reptiles and amphibians are both cold-blooded vertebrates. While frogs, turtles, and other amphibians spend part of their life in the water, reptiles like snakes and chameleons usually live on dry land. This isn't always the case as there are aquatic reptiles who spend most of their time in the water. Readers will learn how amphibians transform their gills into lungs through metamorphosis and get a close look at how these creatures have adapted to...
2) Carnivores
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Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"As mammals, humans are backboned, warm-blooded animals that breathe air and give birth to live young that feed on milk. This book introduces readers to other mammals, including wolves, otters, and bats, and teaches students about the similarities humans share with these creatures. Featuring fun facts and incredible photographs, readers will uncover the reason bats hang upside down, and learn about the mongoose's closest relative, and the function...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"It is not uncommon to spot fish while swimming in the ocean. After all, there's an entire world of creatures that inhabit the diverse seas. While the water can be a dangerous place to live, these creatures have developed clever defense mechanisms to distract predators, like the sea star, which can shed arms and then regrow them. Home to the only species where males gives birth, the ocean is full of seahorses and other interesting animals. Full of...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"While small in size, insects and minibeasts are large in number. Beetles, which have four hundred thousand different species, make up a quarter of all animals on earth. As students study spiders, leeches, scorpions, and more, they will learn about the foundation that insects provide for all other animals. They will learn just how important they are for the environment, too. Through lively images and easy-to-follow text, readers will encounter the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Treat readers to details about the diets that include meat and plants, and the diets that include only plants. Giraffes use their long necks to reach leaves they munch on all day, a key advantage for their herbivore diet. Pigs have such a strong sense of smell that they're able to detect animals that live underground, making them skilled omnivores. Through intriguing fun facts, vibrant photographs, and age-appropriate text, students will learn about...
6) Birds
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Pub
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Dinosaurs may be extinct, but their closest relatives are still around...and they're everywhere. With eleven thousand different species, birds are some of nature's finest creatures. This book introduces students to all kinds of birds, each full of unique characteristics and capabilities. As readers fly through the pages, they'll learn about the California condor, which is North America's largest bird with a wingspan of eleven feet. They'll get a...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Coral reefs are the rain forests of the ocean! Scientists estimate that about one-quarter of all ocean species depend on coral reefs for food and shelter. This means coral reefs are a great spot to find many different species of plants and animals. Readers will explore colorful coral reefs and find creatures that don't exist anywhere else on Earth. Full-color photographs show readers how beautiful reefs are, while fact boxes provide them with additional...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Rain forests are hot spots for biodiversity. From the forest floor to the high canopy, many different creatures call rain forests their home. Readers will learn about some of the most interesting animals, such as peccaries and sakis that live in these amazing habitats. Full-color photographs captivate readers and depict the exciting atmosphere of the rain forest. Fact boxes provide readers with additional fun information about these bustling habitats"--Provided...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Deserts are one of the harshest places to call home. Even though deserts may seem like barren wastelands, many animals live and thrive in these areas throughout the world. Readers will learn about the highly adapted animal species, such as jackrabbits and camels, that live in deserts. Full-color photographs grab readers' attention while fact boxes supplement the main text"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Dark caves are home to some of the world's most interesting creatures. Many of these creatures are highly adapted to living in their dark environment. Readers will learn about the different species of animals that live in and seek temporary shelter in dark caves throughout the world and the special adaptations that many of these animals have. Fact boxes provide readers with additional information to the main text, and full-color photographs depict...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"Tundra biomes are known for being frigid, with brief summers and few trees. Despite this harsh environment, tundra biomes are home to many different species of plants and animals. Readers will learn about the highly adapted creatures, such as arctic foxes and musk oxen, living in tundra habitats around the world. Fact boxes provide readers with fun information not covered in the main text, and full-color photographs grab their attention"--Provided...
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"With their expansive views, abundance of wildlife, and crisp air, mountain habitats are some of the most breathtaking on Earth. Readers will learn about the different zones of a mountain, which plant and animal species inhabit different mountain habitats throughout the world, and how mountain environments affect plant and animal life. Full-color photographs captivate readers, while fun fact boxes provide them with supplementary information that is...
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