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Books with author Jack Zayarny

  • Camouflage

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Did you know that animals with feathers use different camouflage tactics than animals with fur? A species camouflage also depends on the behavior of its predators. Discover these and other intriguing facts in Camouflage, an Animal Adaptations book.
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  • Change and Reform: 1813-1860

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Describes America between 1814 and 1860, discussing changes and reforms of the time, including abolition, the Industrial Revolution, and the movement for woman's suffrage.
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  • Hurricanes

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Introduces hurricanes, describing how they form, where they occur, what causes them to increase in strength, how they are measured, and the types of damage they cause.
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  • Garbage Collector

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know that the United States throws out the weight of 6,750 blue whales every single day? A garbage collectors job is to ensure this trash is picked up and disposed of properly. A single garbage collector visits 200 to 300 homes during an 8-hour shift. Discover more fascinating facts in Garbage Collector, a Dirty Jobs book. This is an AV2 media enhanced book. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. This book comes alive with embedded weblinks, audio and video clips, activities, and other features, such as a slide show, matching word activity, and quiz.
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  • Reptiles

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know that reptiles are some of the longest-living animals on the planet? Large tortoises such as the Aldabra tortoise can live for more than 150 years, while alligators can live up to 70 years. Discover more fascinating facts in Reptiles, a Life Cycles book.
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  • Reptiles

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Introduces the idea of life cycles, the four main types of reptiles, and where they live; describes each stage in the life cycles of reptiles, food webs, and factors that may affect a reptile's life cycle; and provides related details.
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  • Civil War: 1856-1865

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    The American Civil War was the sternest test yet for the young nation. The Civil War: 1856-1865 recounts the years of the conflict and how it impacted the development of the American nation. It includes the underlying causes, key events, and results of the Civil War, such as the emancipation of the slaves.
  • Amphibians

    Jack Zayarny

    Paperback (Av2 by Weigl, July 15, 2014)
    Discusses the life cycle of amphibians, beginning with their birth, their larval stage, their metamorphosis, their adult lives, and how they reproduce.
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  • Amphibians

    Jack Zayarny

    Library Binding (Av2 by Weigl, Aug. 15, 2014)
    Did you know that some frog species can lay up to 20,000 eggs in a single season? Most amphibians lay their eggs under or near water. Discover more fascinating facts in Amphibians, a Life Cycles book.
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