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Books with author Oxford Scientific Films

  • What is a Bird?

    Robert Snedden, Oxford Scientific Films

    Paperback (Sierra Club Books for Children, April 1, 1997)
    From Horn Book reviews: "Large full-color photographs illustrate a simple, straightforward, explanatory text describing the physical characteristics of birds. Close-up drawings are also used to diagram such anatomical features as the tiny hooks that hold a bird's outer feathers together." A glossary extends the information found in the text.
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  • The Spider's Web

    Oxford Scientific Films

    Hardcover (Putnam Pub Group, March 1, 1978)
    Describes how two different spiders spin webs and use them to catch food.
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  • The Wild Rabbit

    Oxford Scientific Films

    Hardcover (Putnam Pub Group, Aug. 1, 1980)
    Describes the physical characteristics and habits of the wild European rabbit which is found on every continent.
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  • The Elephant in the Bush

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, Dec. 30, 1990)
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  • The World of Elephants

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, May 31, 1990)
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  • The World of Seals

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, April 20, 1991)
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  • The Hummingbird in the Flowers

    Oxford scientific films

    Hardcover (Chrysalis Books, Dec. 31, 1990)
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  • How creatures multiply

    Oxford Scientific Films

    Loose Leaf (Mayflower Books, March 15, 1979)
    Discusses asexual and sexual reproduction in plants and animals.
  • Dragonflies

    Oxford Scientific Films

    Hardcover (Putnam Pub Group, Aug. 1, 1980)
    A fascinating, detailed look at a dragonfly and its close relative the damselfly features clear, full-color photographs and informative captions documenting each stage in the dragonfly's development
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  • Grey Squirrel

    Oxford Scientific

    Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, Dec. 3, 1982)
    Close-up photographs explore the lively world of the grey squirrel, detailing the growth and development of young squirrels, their treetop antics, and their foraging for food
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  • Mosquito

    Oxford Scientific

    Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, Dec. 3, 1982)
    Close-up color photographs reveal the life cycle of the mosquito, documenting its development from egg to adult
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  • Danger Colors

    Oxford Scientific

    Hardcover (Putnam Juvenile, Sept. 26, 1986)
    Photographs show creatures that use bold, bright colors to warn other animals that they are dangerous and not to be considered prey
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